AYRO, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2008 July (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE
ACT
OF 1934
For
the Quarterly Period Ended July 31, 2008
[
] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from _________ to __________
Commission
file number: 0-26277
WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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98-0204758
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(IRS
Employer Identification No.)
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One
East Uwchlan Avenue
Suite
301
Exton,
Pennsylvania 19341
(Address of principal
executive offices)
(610)
903-0400
(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
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 preceding 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 [ ]
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting
company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated
filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
Large
accelerated filer o
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Accelerated
filer o
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Non-accelerated
filer o
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Smaller
reporting company x
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(Do
not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes [ ] No [X]
As of
September 11, 2008, there were 7,251,083 shares of registrant’s common stock
outstanding.
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WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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PART
I.
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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ITEM
1.
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Condensed
consolidated balance sheets at July 31, 2008 (unaudited) and April 30,
2008
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3-4
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Condensed
consolidated statements of income for the three months ended July 31, 2008
and 2007 (unaudited)
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5
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Condensed
consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity for the three months ended
July 31, 2008 (unaudited)
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6
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Condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended July 31,
2008 and 2007 (unaudited)
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7-8
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Notes
to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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9-23
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ITEM
2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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24-32
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ITEM
3.
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Controls
and Procedures
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33
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PART
II.
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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ITEM
1
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Legal
proceedings
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34
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ITEM
2
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Unregistered
sales of equity securities and use of proceeds
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34
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ITEM
3
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Defaults
upon senior securities
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34
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ITEM
4
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Submission
of matters to a vote of security holders
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34
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ITEM
5
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Other
information
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34
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ITEM
6
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Exhibits
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34
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SIGNATURES
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35
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
July
31,
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April
30,
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ASSETS
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2008
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2008
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(Unaudited)
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(Note
1)
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CURRENT
ASSETS:
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ | 3,995,309 | $ | 7,449,530 | ||||
Accounts
receivable, net of allowance of $94,067 and $98,786 at July 31, 2008 and
April 30, 2008, respectively
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32,417,735 | 29,092,488 | ||||||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
contracts
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4,808,297 | 3,887,152 | ||||||
Inventory
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3,345,333 | 2,791,782 | ||||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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1,586,413 | 1,002,993 | ||||||
Prepaid
income tax
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- | 122,342 | ||||||
Deferred
tax assets
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158,873 | 35,939 | ||||||
Total
current assets
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46,311,960 | 44,382,226 | ||||||
PROPERTY
AND EQUIPMENT, net
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7,035,920 | 6,828,162 | ||||||
OTHER
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
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2,671,518 | 2,929,937 | ||||||
GOODWILL
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32,239,771 | 28,987,501 | ||||||
OTHER
ASSETS
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395,383 | 820,315 | ||||||
Total
assets
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$ | 88,654,552 | $ | 83,948,141 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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July
31,
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April
30,
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2008
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2008
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(Unaudited)
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(Note
1)
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CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
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Current
portion of loans payable
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$ | 697,141 | $ | 1,272,112 | ||||
Borrowings
under line of credit
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- | 750,000 | ||||||
Current
portion of capital lease obligations
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70,637 | 91,491 | ||||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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8,572,132 | 9,305,791 | ||||||
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts
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4,829,142 | 3,602,422 | ||||||
Deferred
revenue
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869,169 | 602,560 | ||||||
Due
to shareholders
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2,588,262 | 2,300,083 | ||||||
Income
taxes payable
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328,444 | - | ||||||
Total
current liabilities
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17,954,927 | 17,924,459 | ||||||
Borrowings
under line of credit
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7,626,056 | 4,376,056 | ||||||
Loans
payable, net of current portion
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131,538 | 156,978 | ||||||
Capital
lease obligations, net of current portion
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233,971 | 215,780 | ||||||
Deferred
tax liabilities
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1,626,918 | 1,173,786 | ||||||
Total
liabilities
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27,573,410 | 23,847,059 | ||||||
Minority
interest in subsidiary
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1,373,096 | 1,331,850 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
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SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
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Preferred
stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none
issued
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- | - | ||||||
Common
stock - $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 7,251,083 shares
issued and outstanding at July 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008
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725 | 725 | ||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
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50,802,710 | 50,775,938 | ||||||
Retained
earnings
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8,547,873 | 7,709,562 | ||||||
Accumulated
other comprehensive income on foreign currency translation
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356,738 | 283,007 | ||||||
Total
shareholders' equity
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59,708,046 | 58,769,232 | ||||||
Total
liabilities and shareholders' equity
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$ | 88,654,552 | $ | 83,948,141 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
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July
31,
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2008
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2007
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REVENUE
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$ | 28,267,531 | $ | 21,816,006 | ||||
COSTS
AND EXPENSES:
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Cost
of revenue
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20,184,874 | 15,187,752 | ||||||
Selling,
general and administrative expenses
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5,937,489 | 4,059,256 | ||||||
Depreciation
and amortization
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689,142 | 529,587 | ||||||
Total
costs and expenses
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26,811,505 | 19,776,595 | ||||||
OPERATING
INCOME
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1,456,026 | 2,039,411 | ||||||
OTHER
EXPENSE (INCOME):
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Interest
expense
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111,603 | 122,582 | ||||||
Interest
income
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(26,039 | ) | (214,512 | ) | ||||
Minority
interest
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41,246 | 3,648 | ||||||
INCOME
BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
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1,329,216 | 2,127,693 | ||||||
Income
tax provision
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490,905 | 855,078 | ||||||
NET
INCOME
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$ | 838,311 | $ | 1,272,615 | ||||
Basic
net income per common share
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$ | 0.12 | $ | 0.18 | ||||
Diluted
net income per common share
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$ | 0.12 | $ | 0.16 | ||||
Basic
weighted average number of common shares outstanding
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7,251,083 | 6,973,659 | ||||||
Diluted
weighted average number of common shares outstanding
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7,260,035 | 8,050,686 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
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Additional
Paid-In Capital
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Other
Compre-
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Total
Shareholders' Equity
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Preferred
Stock
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Common
Stock
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Retained
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hensive
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Earnings
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Income
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BALANCE,
May 1, 2008
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- | $ | - | 7,251,083 | $ | 725 | $ | 50,775,938 | $ | 7,709,562 | $ | 283,007 | $ | 58,769,232 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair
value of stock options granted to employees
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- | - | - | - | 26,772 | - | - | 26,772 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
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- | - | - | - | - | - | 73,731 | 73,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net
income
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- | - | - | - | - | 838,311 | - | 838,311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE,
July 31, 2008
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- | $ | - | 7,251,083 | $ | 725 | $ | 50,802,710 | $ | 8,547,873 | $ | 356,738 | $ | 59,708,046 |
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these condensed consolidated financial
statements.
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
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July
31,
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2008
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2007
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OPERATING
ACTIVITIES :
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Net
income
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$ | 838,311 | $ | 1,272,615 | ||||
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities:
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Depreciation
and amortization
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689,142 | 529,587 | ||||||
Fair
value of stock options granted to employees
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26,772 | 10,941 | ||||||
Provision
for doubtful accounts
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12,289 | - | ||||||
Amortization
of debt issuance costs
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2,580 | - | ||||||
Excess
tax benefit from exercise of stock options
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- | (12,000 | ) | |||||
Minority
interest
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41,246 | 3,648 | ||||||
Gain
on sale of fixed assets
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(3,465 | ) | (1,067 | ) | ||||
Deferred
income taxes
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2,648 | 34,000 | ||||||
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions:
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Accounts
receivable
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(3,280,590 | ) | (965,818 | ) | ||||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
contracts
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(921,272 | ) | (541,390 | ) | ||||
Inventory
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(547,104 | ) | (663,378 | ) | ||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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(205,835 | ) | (443,175 | ) | ||||
Other
assets
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275,000 | (300 | ) | |||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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(746,466 | ) | 1,670,088 | |||||
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts
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1,152,811 | (880,026 | ) | |||||
Deferred
revenue
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266,609 | 191,376 | ||||||
Income
taxes payable
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449,607 | 556,928 | ||||||
NET
CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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(1,947,717 | ) | 762,029 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(continued)
Three
Months Ended
July 31,
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2008
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2007
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INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
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Acquisition
of property and equipment, net
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(431,140 | ) | (226,717 | ) | ||||
Acquisition
of NECS, net of cash received
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- | (3,534 | ) | |||||
Acquisition
of SECS, net of cash received
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- | (3,441 | ) | |||||
Acquisition
of Voacolo, net of cash received
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(2,500,000 | ) | (3,500 | ) | ||||
Acquisition
of Lincoln Wind, net of cash received
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(415,977 | ) | - | |||||
Acquisition
of James, net of cash received
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(284,849 | ) | - | |||||
Acquisition
of Energize, net of cash received
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(21,505 | ) | - | |||||
NET
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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(3,653,471 | ) | (237,192 | ) | ||||
FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
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Net
proceeds from exercise of stock options
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- | 42,413 | ||||||
Excess
tax benefit from exercise of stock options
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- | 12,000 | ||||||
Equity
issuance costs
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- | (697 | ) | |||||
Borrowings
under lines of credit, net
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2,500,000 | - | ||||||
Repayments
under loans payable, net
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(612,815 | ) | (69,135 | ) | ||||
Borrowings/(repayments)
of amounts due to shareholders
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233,289 | (54,000 | ) | |||||
Payments
of capital lease obligations
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(2,663 | ) | - | |||||
NET
CASH PROVIDED (USED IN) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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2,117,811 | (69,419 | ) | |||||
Effect
of exchange rate changes on cash
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29,156 | 4,953 | ||||||
NET
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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(3,454,221 | ) | 460,371 | |||||
CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
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7,449,530 | 21,558,739 | ||||||
CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
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$ | 3,995,309 | $ | 22,019,110 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE
1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of Article 10 of Regulation
S-X and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements
and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008 included in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of the management,
considered necessary for a fair presentation of condensed consolidated financial
position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.
Operating results for the three month period ended July 31, 2008 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year
ending April 30, 2009. The amounts for the April 30, 2008 balance sheet have
been extracted from the audited consolidated financial statements included in
Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2008.
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
WPCS International Incorporated (WPCS) and its wholly and majority-owned
subsidiaries, WPCS Incorporated , Invisinet Inc. (Invisinet), Walker Comm, Inc.
(Walker), Clayborn Contracting Group, Inc. (Clayborn), Heinz Corporation
(Heinz), Quality Communications & Alarm Company, Inc. (Quality), New England
Communications Systems, Inc. (NECS), Southeastern Communication Services, Inc.
(SECS), Voacolo Electric Incorporated (Voacolo), Taian AGS Pipeline Construction
Co. Ltd (TAGS), Major Electric, Inc. (Major) from August 1, 2007 (date of
acquisition), Max Engineering LLC (Max) from August 2, 2007 (date of
acquisition), Gomes and Gomes, Inc. dba Empire Electric (Empire) from November
1, 2007 (date of acquisition), WPCS Australia Pty Ltd from November
12, 2007 (date of formation), James Design Pty Ltd (James) from November 30,
2007 (date of acquisition), WPCS Asia Limited from January 24, 2008 (date of
formation), RL & CA MacKay Pty Ltd. dba Energize Electrical (Energize) from
April 4, 2008 (date of acquisition), and Lincoln Wind LLC (Lincoln Wind) from
June 26, 2008 (date of acquisition), collectively the “Company”.
The
Company provides design-build engineering services that focus on the
implementation requirements of wireless technology. The Company
serves the specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure
sectors. The Company provides services that include site design,
technology integration, electrical contracting, construction, and project
management for corporations, government entities and educational institutions
worldwide.
NOTE
2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary
of significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of
the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements
follows:
Principles
of Consolidation
All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in these
condensed consolidated financial statements.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
Cash and
cash equivalents include all cash and highly-liquid investments with an original
maturity at time of purchase of three months or less.
Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets
In
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS No. 142),
“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible
assets are no longer amortized but are assessed for impairment on at least an
annual basis. SFAS No. 142 also requires that intangible assets with
definite useful lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives
to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment.
SFAS
No. 142 requires that goodwill be tested at least annually, utilizing a
two-step methodology. The initial step requires the Company to determine the
fair value of the business acquired (reporting unit) and compare it to the
carrying value, including goodwill, of such business (reporting unit). If the
fair value exceeds the carrying value, no impairment loss is recognized.
However, if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the
goodwill of the unit may be impaired. The amount, if any, of the impairment is
then measured in the second step, based on the excess, if any, of the reporting
unit’s carrying value of goodwill over its implied value.
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WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
Company determines the fair value of the businesses acquired (reporting units)
for purposes of this test primarily by using a discounted cash flow valuation
technique. Significant estimates used in the valuation include estimates of
future cash flows, both future short-term and long-term growth rates, and
estimated cost of capital for purposes of arriving at a discount factor. The
Company expects to perform its annual impairment test at April 30 absent any
interim impairment indicators.
Changes
in goodwill consist of the following during the three months ended July 31,
2008:
Wireless
Infrastructure
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Specialty
Communication
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Total
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Beginning
balance, May 1, 2008
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4,583,701 | 24,403,800 | 28,987,501 | |||||||||
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Voacolo
acquisition - additional earnout payment
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-
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2,500,000 | 2,500,000 | |||||||||
Major
acquisition - purchase price adjustment
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-
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6,353 | 6,353 | |||||||||
Lincoln
Wind acquisition
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-
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256,749 | 256,749 | |||||||||
James
acquisition - purchase price adjustment
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-
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405,841 | 405,841 | ||||||||
Energize
acquisition - purchase price adjustment
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-
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57,023 | 57,023 | ||||||||
Foreign
currency translation adjustments - Australia
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-
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26,304 | 26,304 | |||||||||
Ending
balance, July 31, 2008
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$ | 4,583,701 | $ | 27,656,070 | $ | 32,239,771 |
Other
intangible assets consist of the following at July 31, 2008 and April 30,
2008:
Estimated
useful life (years)
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July
31,
2008
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April
30,
2008
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Customer
lists
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5 -
9
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$ | 4,118,947 | $ | 4,119,269 | ||||||
Contract
backlog
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1 -
3
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919,671 | 919,722 | ||||||||
5,038,618 | 5,038,991 | ||||||||||
Less
accumulated amortization expense
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2,367,100 | 2,109,054 | |||||||||
$ | 2,671,518 | $ | 2,929,937 |
Amortization
expense for other intangible assets for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and
2007 was $258,783 and $139,159, respectively. There are no expected residual
values related to these intangible assets.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company generates its revenue by providing design-build engineering services for
specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure services. The
Company provides services that include site design, technology integration,
electrical contracting, construction, and project management. The Company’s
engineering and deployment services report revenue pursuant to customer
contracts that span varying periods of time. The Company reports revenue from
contracts when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, fees are fixed or
determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.
The
Company records revenue and profit from long-term contracts on a
percentage-of-completion basis, measured by the percentage of contract costs
incurred to date to the estimated total costs for each
contract. Contracts in process are valued at cost plus accrued
profits less earned revenues and progress payments on uncompleted contracts.
Contract costs include direct materials, direct labor, third party subcontractor
services and those indirect costs related to contract
performance. Contracts are generally considered substantially
complete when engineering is completed and/or site construction is
completed.
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WPCS
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
Company has numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion. Such
contracts require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue
recognition. Cost estimates are reviewed monthly on a contract-by-contract
basis, and are revised periodically throughout the life of the contract such
that adjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the
date of the revision. Significant management judgments and estimates,
including the estimated cost to complete projects, which determines the
project’s percent complete, must be made and used in connection with the revenue
recognized in the accounting period. 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
Company also recognizes certain revenue from short-term contracts when equipment
is delivered or the services have been provided to the customer. For
maintenance contracts, revenue is recognized ratably over the service
period.
Income
Taxes
Income
taxes are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting of Income
Taxes." Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in
which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under
SFAS No. 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in
tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment
date. The recognition of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance
if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will not be realized. The
ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends upon the generation of
future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences
become deductible.
In June
2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No.
48, "Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FAS No. 109"
(FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income
taxes is subject to significant and varied interpretations that have resulted in
diverse and inconsistent accounting practices and measurements. Addressing such
diversity, FIN 48 prescribes a consistent recognition threshold and measurement
attribute, as well as clear criteria for subsequently recognizing, derecognizing
and measuring changes in such tax positions for financial statement purposes.
FIN 48 also requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in
income taxes. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2006. The adoption of FIN 48 on May 1, 2007 had no impact on the Company’s
condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or
financial statement disclosures.
The
Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in
interest expense and penalties in selling, general and administrative expenses.
For the three months ended July 31, 2008, and 2007, the Company recognized no
interest or penalties., respectively.
Earning
Per Common Share
Earning
per common share is computed pursuant to SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share"
(EPS). Basic net income per common share is computed as net income divided by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted
net income per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur
from common stock issuable through stock options and warrants. The
table below presents the computation of basic and diluted net income per common
share for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively:
Basic
earnings per share computation
|
Three
Months Ended
|
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July
31,
|
||||||||
Numerator:
|
2008
|
2007
|
||||||
Net
income
|
$ | 838,311 | $ | 1,272,615 | ||||
Denominator:
|
||||||||
Basic
weighted average shares outstanding
|
7,251,083 | 6,973,659 | ||||||
Basic
net income per common share
|
$ | 0.12 | $ | 0.18 |
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Diluted
earnings per share computation
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|||||||
July
31,
|
||||||||
Numerator:
|
2008
|
2007
|
||||||
Net
income
|
$ | 838,311 | $ | 1,272,615 | ||||
Denominator:
|
||||||||
Basic
weighted average shares outstanding
|
7,251,083 | 6,973,659 | ||||||
Incremental
shares from assumed conversion:
|
||||||||
Conversion
of stock options
|
8,952 | 234,982 | ||||||
Conversion
of common stock warrants
|
- | 842,045 | ||||||
Diluted
weighted average shares
|
7,260,035 | 8,050,686 | ||||||
Diluted
net income per common share
|
$ | 0.12 | $ | 0.16 |
At July
31, 2008 and 2007, the Company had 587,025 and 561,468 stock options and
1,883,796 warrants outstanding, respectively, which are potentially dilutive
securities. For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007,
238,426 and 100,248 stock options were not included in the computation of the
diluted earnings per share, respectively. For the three months
ended July 31, 2008, 1,883,796 warrants were not included in the computation of
the diluted earnings per share. These potentially dilutive
securities were excluded because the exercise prices exceeded the average market
price of the common stock and, therefore, the effects would be
antidilutive.
Other
Comprehensive Income
Other
comprehensive income for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 consists
of the following:
Three
months ended
|
||||||||
July
31,
|
||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
|||||||
Net
income
|
$ | 838,311 | $ | 1,272,615 | ||||
Other
comprehensive income - foreign currency translation adjustments,
net
|
73,731 | 42,495 | ||||||
Comprehensive
income
|
$ | 912,042 | $ | 1,315,110 |
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 revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. The most significant estimates relate to the calculation of
percentage-of-completion on uncompleted contracts, allowance for doubtful
accounts, valuation of inventory, amortization method and lives of customer
lists, and estimates of the fair value of reporting units and discounted cash
flows used in determining whether goodwill has been impaired. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
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Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements
On
September 15, 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157), which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within
those years. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. On February 12,
2008, the FASB issued staff position No. SFAS 157-2, “effective date of FASB No.
157 Fair Value Measurements”, which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for
non-financial assets and liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact on the Company’s condensed
consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial
statement disclosures.
In
February, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities” (SFAS
159), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and
financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for
which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS 159
is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The
adoption of SFAS 159 had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
position, results of operations, cash flows or financial statement
disclosures.
On
December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) “Business Combinations” (SFAS
141(R)), and SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160). These new standards
will significantly change the accounting for and reporting for business
combination transactions and noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated
financial statements. SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 are required to be adopted
simultaneously and are effective for the first annual reporting period beginning
on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company will
evaluate the impact of adopting SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 on its condensed
consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial
statement disclosures.
On March
19, 2008, the FASB Issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities”(SFAS 161). This statement is intended to
improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities
by requiring enhanced disclosures. This statement is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November
15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact that SFAS 161 will have on its condensed consolidated financial
position, results of operations, cash flows or financial statement
disclosures.
No other
recently issued accounting pronouncement issued or effective after the end of
the fiscal year is expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed
consolidated financial statements.
NOTE
3 - ACQUISITIONS
In
accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” acquisitions are
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under the
purchase method of accounting, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are
recorded at their estimated fair values. Goodwill is recorded to the
extent the purchase price consideration, including certain acquisition and
closing costs, exceeds the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired at
the date of the acquisition.
Voacolo
On March
30, 2007, the Company acquired Voacolo. The aggregate consideration paid by the
Company, including acquisition transaction costs of $31,389, was $5,063,863 of
which $3,781,389 was paid in cash, and the Company issued 116,497 shares of
common stock valued at $1,282,473. In June 2008, the Company settled and paid
aggregate additional cash consideration of $2,500,000 to the former Voacolo
shareholders for the earnout settlement for the twelve months ended March 31,
2008. Voacolo was acquired pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement among the
Company, and the former Voacolo shareholders, dated and effective as of March
30, 2007. In connection with the acquisition, Voacolo entered into employment
agreements with the former Voacolo shareholders, each for a period of two
years. The acquisition of Voacolo expands the Company’s geographic
presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and provides
additional electrical contracting services in both high
and low voltage applications, structured cabling and voice/data/video solutions,
as well as the expansion of its operations into wireless video
surveillance.
A
valuation of certain assets was completed, including property and equipment,
list of major customers and backlog, and the Company internally determined the
fair value of other assets and liabilities. In determining the fair value of
acquired assets, standard valuation techniques were used including the market
and income approach.
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The
purchase price allocation has been determined as follows:
Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Cash
|
$ | 584,094 | ||
Accounts
receivable
|
2,095,564 | |||
Inventory
|
217,500 | |||
Prepaid
expenses
|
46,858 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
215,143 | |||
Fixed
assets
|
346,569 | |||
Backlog
|
200,200 | |||
Customer
lists
|
132,000 | |||
Goodwill
|
3,988,732 | |||
7,826,660 | ||||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Accounts
payable
|
(732,252 | ) | ||
Accrued
expenses
|
(102,832 | ) | ||
Payroll
and other payables
|
(79,943 | ) | ||
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
(935,179 | ) | ||
Deferred
income tax payable
|
(181,000 | ) | ||
Income
tax payable
|
(28,171 | ) | ||
Loan
payable
|
(602,984 | ) | ||
Notes
payable
|
(100,436 | ) | ||
(2,762,797 | ) | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 5,063,863 |
Major
On August
1, 2007, the Company acquired Major. The aggregate consideration paid by the
Company, including acquisition transaction costs of $44,226, was $6,292,151 of
which $3,844,135 was paid in cash and the Company issued 242,776 shares of
common stock valued at $2,448,016. The Company determined not to
proceed with the Internal Revenue Code Section 338(h)(10) election, which
resulted in recording additional deferred tax liabilities of $304,000 related to
the purchase price allocation and a corresponding increase in
goodwill. In connection with the additional purchase price
adjustments to settle earnout and working capital adjustments, the Company has
recorded a receivable from the former Major shareholders of $371,566, resulting
in a corresponding decrease in goodwill. This receivable will be repaid within
the next 12 months in three equal installments.
Major was
acquired pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement among the Company and the former
Major shareholders, dated and effective as of August 1, 2007. In connection with
the acquisition, Major entered into employment agreements with the former
president and vice president, for a period of one and two years,
respectively. The
acquisition of Major
expands the Company’s geographic presence in the Pacific Northwest region and
provides additional wireless and electrical contracting services in
direct digital controls, security, wireless SCADA applications and wireless
infrastructure.
A
valuation of certain assets was completed, including property and equipment,
list of major customers and backlog, and the Company internally determined the
fair value of other assets and liabilities. In determining the fair value of
acquired assets, standard valuation techniques were used including the market
and income approach.
The
purchase price allocation has been determined as follows:
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Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Accounts
receivable
|
$ | 3,830,626 | ||
Inventory
|
162,647 | |||
Prepaid
expenses
|
117,349 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
1,445,749 | |||
Fixed
assets
|
682,637 | |||
Other
assets
|
8,855 | |||
Backlog
|
130,000 | |||
Customer
lists
|
390,000 | |||
Goodwill
|
4,511,915 | |||
11,279,778 | ||||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Cash
overdraft
|
(52,618 | ) | ||
Accounts
payable
|
(424,513 | ) | ||
Accrued
expenses
|
(12,788 | ) | ||
Payroll
and other payable
|
(605,456 | ) | ||
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
(1,059,123 | ) | ||
Deferred
tax liabilities
|
(304,000 | ) | ||
Line
of credit
|
(2,086,774 | ) | ||
Loan
payable
|
(24,638 | ) | ||
Capital
lease obligation
|
(242,297 | ) | ||
Shareholder
loan
|
(175,420 | ) | ||
(4,987,627 | ) | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 6,292,151 |
Max
On August 2, 2007, the Company acquired
Max. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company, including acquisition
transaction costs of $30,498, was $830,498, of which $630,498 was paid in cash
and the Company issued 17,007 shares of common stock valued at $200,000. In
addition, the Company shall pay an additional: (i) $350,000 in cash or Company
common stock if Max’s earnings before interest and taxes for the twelve months
ending August 1, 2008 shall equal or exceed $275,000; and (ii) $375,000 in cash
or Company common stock if Max’s earnings before interest and taxes for the
twelve months ending August 1, 2009 shall equal or exceed $375,000. Max was
acquired pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement among the Company
and the former Max members, dated and effective as of August 2, 2007. In
connection with the acquisition, Max entered into employment agreements with the
former members, each for a period of two years. The acquisition of Max expands the Company’s geographic
expansion into Texas and provides additional engineering services that
specialize in the design of specialty communication systems and wireless
infrastructure for the telecommunications, oil, gas and wind energy
markets.
A
valuation of certain assets was completed, including property and equipment and
list of major customers, and the Company internally determined the fair value of
other assets and liabilities. In determining the fair value of acquired assets,
standard valuation techniques were used including the market and income
approach.
The
purchase price allocation has been determined as follows:
Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Cash
|
$ | 105,926 | ||
Accounts
receivable
|
256,829 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
4,500 | |||
Fixed
assets
|
21,890 | |||
Other
assets
|
1,950 | |||
Customer
lists
|
216,000 | |||
Goodwill
|
304,407 | |||
911,502 | ||||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Accrued
expenses
|
(59,186 | ) | ||
Payroll
and other payable
|
(19,318 | ) | ||
Accrued
tax payable
|
(2,500 | ) | ||
(81,004 | ) | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 830,498 |
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Empire
On
November 1, 2007, the Company acquired Empire. The aggregate consideration paid
by the Company, including acquisition transaction costs of $40,154, was
$2,511,154 in cash, subject to adjustment. Empire was acquired pursuant to a
Stock Purchase Agreement among the Company and the former shareholders of
Empire, dated as of November 1, 2007. In connection with the
acquisition, Empire entered into employment agreements with the former
shareholders for a period of two years. The acquisition of Empire expands the
Company’s geographic presence in California and provides additional electrical
contractor services that specialize in low voltage applications for healthcare,
state government and military customers.
A
valuation of certain assets was completed, including property and equipment and
list of major customers, and the Company internally determined the fair value of
other assets and liabilities. In determining the fair value of acquired assets,
standard valuation techniques were used including the market and income
approach.
The
purchase price allocation has been determined as follows:
Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Cash
|
$ | 83,155 | ||
Accounts
receivable
|
2,321,784 | |||
Inventory
|
197,961 | |||
Prepaid
expenses
|
6,569 | |||
Prepaid
income tax
|
69,142 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
72,518 | |||
Fixed
assets
|
284,451 | |||
Backlog
|
344,900 | |||
Customer
lists
|
100,000 | |||
Goodwill
|
1,796,709 | |||
5,277,189 | ||||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Accounts
payable
|
(1,113,789 | ) | ||
Accrued
expenses
|
(53,871 | ) | ||
Payroll
and other payable
|
(327,112 | ) | ||
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
(420,874 | ) | ||
Line
of credit
|
(400,000 | ) | ||
Deferred
tax liability
|
(235,000 | ) | ||
Notes
payable
|
(47,024 | ) | ||
Shareholder
loan
|
(168,365 | ) | ||
(2,766,035 | ) | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 2,511,154 |
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James
On
November 30, 2007, the Company acquired James. Through July 31, 2008, the
aggregate consideration paid by the Company, including acquisition transaction
costs of $78,267, was $1,559,993 in cash. In May 2008, the Company
settled and paid aggregate additional cash consideration of $281,725 and
released the escrow amount of $120,000 to the former James shareholders for
final settlement of the net tangible asset adjustment. James
was acquired pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement among the Company and the
former shareholders of James, dated as of November 30, 2007. In connection with
the acquisition, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the
former president for a period of two years. James is a design engineering
services company specializing in building automation including mechanical,
electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, lift, security access and wireless
systems. The acquisition of James provides the Company international expansion
into Australia consistent with our emphasis on Australia, China and surrounding
Pacific Rim countries.
A
valuation of certain assets was completed, including property and equipment and
list of major customers, and the Company internally determined the fair value of
other assets and liabilities. In determining the fair value of acquired assets,
standard valuation techniques were used including the market and income
approach.
The
purchase price allocation has been determined as follows:
Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Cash
|
$ | 231,386 | ||
Accounts
receivable
|
312,135 | |||
Prepaid
expenses
|
6,450 | |||
Deferred
tax assets
|
17,431 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
26,272 | |||
Fixed
assets
|
115,343 | |||
Other
assets
|
830 | |||
Customer
lists
|
270,748 | |||
Backlog
|
112,369 | |||
Goodwill
|
840,677 | |||
1,933,641 | ||||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Accounts
payable
|
(26,288 | ) | ||
Accrued
expenses
|
(74,510 | ) | ||
Payroll
and other payable
|
(9,409 | ) | ||
Loan
payable
|
(6,099 | ) | ||
Sales
and use tax payable
|
(40,516 | ) | ||
Income
tax payable
|
(216,826 | ) | ||
(373,648 | ) | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 1,559,993 |
Energize
On April
4, 2008, the Company acquired Energize. The aggregate consideration paid by the
Company, including acquisition transaction costs of $108,676, was $1,684,320 in
cash, subject to adjustment. In July 2008, the Company settled and paid
aggregate additional cash consideration of $32,522 to the former Energize
shareholders for final settlement of the net tangible asset adjustment. Energize
was acquired pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement among the Company and the
former shareholders of Energize, dated as of April 4, 2008. In connection with
the acquisition, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the
former president for a period of two years. Energize is an
electrical contractor specializing in underground utilities, maintenance and low
voltage applications including voice, data and video for commercial and building
infrastructure companies, and is expanding its wireless deployment
capabilities. The acquisition of Energize provides further
international expansion into Australia.
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A
valuation of certain assets was completed, including property and equipment and
list of major customers, and the Company internally determined the fair value of
other assets and liabilities. In determining the fair value of acquired assets,
standard valuation techniques were used including the market and income
approach.
The
purchase price allocation has been determined as follows:
Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Cash
|
$ | 21,429 | ||
Accounts
receivable
|
189,197 | |||
Inventory
|
55,084 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
415 | |||
Fixed
assets
|
106,165 | |||
Deferred
tax assets
|
2,108 | |||
Customer
lists
|
509,740 | |||
Goodwill
|
1,018,224 | |||
1,902,362 | ||||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Accounts
payable
|
(69,562 | ) | ||
Accrued
expenses
|
(7,444 | ) | ||
Payroll
and other payable
|
(37,175 | ) | ||
Sales
and use tax payable
|
(12,449 | ) | ||
Income
tax payable
|
(91,412 | ) | ||
(218,042 | ) | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 1,684,320 |
Lincoln
Wind
On June
26, 2008, the Company acquired all the assets of Lincoln Wind for aggregate
consideration of $415,977 in cash, including acquisition transaction costs of
$15,977. The assets of
Lincoln Wind were acquired pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement among Max,
the Company, Lincoln Wind and the former member. In connection with the
acquisition, Max also entered into an employment agreement with the former
member for two years. Lincoln Wind is an engineering company focused on the
implementation of meteorological towers that measure the wind capacity of
geographic areas prior to the construction of a wind farm. The
acquisition of Lincoln Wind provides additional engineering services that
specialize in the design of specialty communication systems for the wind energy
market.
The
preliminary purchase price allocation has been made resulting in goodwill and
other intangible assets of approximately $257,000. Upon completion of
a final purchase price allocation, there may be an increase or decrease in the
amount of goodwill and a corresponding increase or decrease in tangible or other
intangible assets.
The
preliminary purchase price allocation has been determined as
follows:
Assets
purchased:
|
||||
Fixed
assets
|
$ | 159,228 | ||
Goodwill
and other intangible assets
|
256,749 | |||
Purchase
price
|
$ | 415,977 |
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Pro
forma Information
The
following unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information presents the
combined results of operations of the Company, Major, Max, Empire, James,
Energize and Lincoln Wind for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 as
if the acquisitions had occurred at May 1, 2006, including the issuance of the
Company’s common stock as consideration for the acquisition of Major.
The consolidated pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect
the results of operations that would have occurred had the Company, Major, Max,
Empire, James, Energize and Lincoln Wind been a single entity during these
periods.
Consolidated
Pro Forma
|
||||||||
Three
months ended
|
||||||||
July
31,
|
||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
|||||||
Revenues
|
$ | 28,396,452 | $ | 28,958,234 | ||||
Net
income
|
$ | 766,510 | $ | 1,394,656 | ||||
Basic
weighted shares
|
7,251,083 | 7,248,168 | ||||||
Diluted
weighted shares
|
7,260,035 | 8,325,195 | ||||||
Basic
net income (loss) per share
|
$ | 0.11 | $ | 0.19 | ||||
Diluted
net income (loss) per share
|
$ | 0.11 | $ | 0.17 |
NOTE
4 - COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
The
asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
contracts”, represents revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed. The
liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts”, represents billings in excess of revenue recognized. Costs and
estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the following at July 31,
2008 and April 30, 2008:
July
31, 2008
|
April
30, 2008
|
|||||||
Costs
incurred on uncompleted contracts
|
$ | 64,038,500 | $ | 66,331,553 | ||||
Estimated
contract profit
|
19,953,561 | 20,900,509 | ||||||
83,992,061 | 87,232,062 | |||||||
Less:
billings to date
|
84,012,906 | 86,947,332 | ||||||
Net
excess of (billings)costs
|
$ | (20,845 | ) | $ | 284,730 | |||
Costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
On
uncompleted contracts
|
$ | 4,808,297 | $ | 3,887,152 | ||||
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
||||||||
on
uncompleted contracts
|
(4,829,142 | ) | (3,602,422 | ) | ||||
Net
excess of (billings)costs
|
$ | (20,845 | ) | $ | 284,730 |
NOTE
5 – DEBT
Lines
of Credit
On April
10, 2007, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Bank of America, N.A.
(BOA). The loan agreement (Loan Agreement), as amended August 7, 2008, provides
for a revolving line of credit in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, together
with a letter of credit facility not to exceed $2,000,000. The Company and its
subsidiaries also entered into security agreements with BOA, pursuant to which
the Company granted a security interest to BOA in all of our
assets. The Loan Agreement contains customary covenants,
including but not limited to (i) funded debt to tangible net worth, and (ii)
minimum interest coverage ratio. The loan commitment shall expire on April 10,
2010, and the Company may repay the loan at any time.
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NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Loans
under the Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to BOA’s prime rate,
minus one percentage point, or the Company has the option to elect to use the
optional interest rate of LIBOR plus one hundred seventy-five basis
points. As of July 31, 2008, interest rates ranged from 4.00% to
4.82% on outstanding borrowings of approximately $7,626,056 under the Loan
Agreement.
In
connection with the acquisition of Empire, the Company assumed a revolving line
of credit facility with a commercial bank with a balance of $400,000 at the
closing date. The outstanding balance of $750,000 was repaid by the
Company in July 2008.
Loans
Payable
The
Company’s long-term debt also consists of notes issued to the Company or assumed
in acquisitions related to working capital funding and the purchase of property
and equipment in the ordinary course of business. At July 31, 2008, loans
payable, and capital lease obligations totaled approximately $1,133,287 with
interest rates ranging from 0% to 12.67%.
Due
to Shareholders
As of
July 31, 2008, TAGS had outstanding loans due to a related party, Taian Gas
Group (TGG), totaling $2,588,262, of which $1,462,240 matures on December 3,
2008, and bears interest at 8.217%. TGG is in the process of refinancing the
rest of the total amount with TAGS, which is expected to be completed during the
second quarter of fiscal 2009.
NOTE
6 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In
connection with the acquisition of Walker, the Company assumed a ten-year lease
with a trust, of which, a certain officer of the Company is the trustee, for a
building and land located in Fairfield, California, which is occupied by its
Walker subsidiary. For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007,
the rent paid for this lease was $23,415 and $24,117, respectively.
In
connection with the acquisition of SECS, the Company leases its Sarasota,
Florida location from a trust, of which one of the former shareholders of SECS
is the trustee. For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, the rent paid
for this lease was $13,226 and $12,480, respectively.
In
connection with the acquisition of Voacolo, the Company leases its Trenton, New
Jersey location from Voacolo Properties LLC, of which the former shareholders of
Voacolo are the members. For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, the
rent paid for this lease was $15,000 and $13,500, respectively.
In
connection with the acquisition of TAGS in fiscal 2007, the Company’s joint
venture partner provided the office building for TAGS rent free during fiscal
year 2008. The Company expects to enter into a lease with the joint venture
partner in fiscal 2009.
NOTE
7 - STOCK OPTION PLANS AND COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS
Stock
Option Plans
In
September 2006, the Company adopted the 2007 Incentive Stock Plan, under which
officers, directors, key employees or consultants may be granted
options. Under the 2007 Incentive Stock Plan, 400,000 shares of
common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options,
stock awards or restricted stock. At July 31, 2008, options to
purchase 80,000 shares were outstanding at an exercise price of $6.33. At July
31, 2008, there were 320,000 options available for grant under the 2007
Incentive Stock Plan.
In
September 2005, the Company adopted the 2006 Incentive Stock Plan, under which
officers, directors, key employees or consultants may be granted
options. Under the 2006 Incentive Stock Plan, 400,000 shares of
common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options,
stock awards or restricted stock. These shares were registered under
Form S-8. Under the terms of the 2006 Incentive Stock Plan, stock options are
granted at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the common stock at
the date of grant, and become exercisable and expire in accordance with the
terms of the stock option agreement between the optionee and the Company at the
date of grant. These options generally vest based on between one to
three years of continuous service and have five-year contractual terms. At July
31, 2008, options to purchase 327,059 shares were outstanding at exercise prices
ranging from $6.14 to $12.10. At July 31, 2008, there were 1,365 options
available for grant under the 2006 Incentive Stock Plan.
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NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In March
2003, the Company established a stock option plan pursuant to which options to
acquire a maximum of 416,667 shares of the Company's common stock were reserved
for grant (the "2002 Plan"). These shares were registered under Form S-8. Under
the terms of the 2002 Plan, the options 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. These options
generally vest based on between one to three years of continuous service and
have five-year contractual terms. At July 31,
2008, options to purchase 179,966 shares were outstanding at exercise prices
ranging from $4.80 to $14.40. At July 31, 2008, there were 94,184 shares
available for grant under the 2002 Plan.
The
following table summarizes stock option activity for the three months ended July
31, 2008, during which there were no options exercised under the Company’s stock
option plans:
2002
Plan
|
||||||||||||||||
Number
of Shares
|
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
|
Weighted-
average Remaining Contractual Term
|
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
|
|||||||||||||
Outstanding,
May 1, 2008
|
238,092 | $ | 8.21 | |||||||||||||
Granted
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Exercised
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited/Expired
|
(58,126 | ) | $ | 10.47 | ||||||||||||
Outstanding,
July 31, 2008
|
179,966 | $ | 7.48 | 1.5 | $ | 34,923 | ||||||||||
Vested
and expected to vested, July 31, 2008
|
176,614 | $ | 7.47 | 1.5 | $ | 34,923 | ||||||||||
Exercisable,
July 31, 2008
|
159,833 | $ | 7.40 | 1.2 | $ | 34,923 |
2006
Plan
|
||||||||||||||||
Number
of Shares
|
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
|
Weighted-average
Remaining Contractual Term
|
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
|
|||||||||||||
Outstanding,
May 1, 2008
|
327,726 | $ | 6.32 | |||||||||||||
Granted
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Exercised
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited/Expired
|
(667 | ) | $ | 7.27 | ||||||||||||
Outstanding,
July 31, 2008
|
327,059 | $ | 6.32 | 2.3 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
Vested
and expected to vested, July 31, 2008
|
326,199 | $ | 6.30 | 2.3 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
Exercisable,
July 31, 2008
|
317,423 | $ | 6.21 | 2.2 | $ | 0 |
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2007
Plan
|
||||||||||||||||
Number
of Shares
|
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
|
Weighted-average
Remaining Contractual Term
|
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
|
|||||||||||||
Outstanding,
May 1, 2008
|
80,000 | $ | 6.33 | |||||||||||||
Granted
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Exercised
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited/Expired
|
- | - | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding,
July 31, 2008
|
80,000 | $ | 6.33 | 4.6 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
Vested
and expected to vested, July 31, 2008
|
62,460 | $ | 6.33 | 4.6 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
Exercisable,
July 31, 2008
|
- | $ | 0.00 | 0.0 | $ | 0 |
Stock-Based
Compensation Plans
In
accordance with SFAS 123(R) (revised December 2004), “Share-Based Payment, an
amendment of SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, the Company
recognizes stock-based employee compensation expense. The Company recorded
stock-based compensation of $26,772 and $10,941 for the three months ended July
31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
At July
31, 2008, the total compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted
to employees under the Company’s stock option plans but not yet recognized was
approximately $233,000 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average
period of 3.11 years. There were no stock options granted by
the Company during the three months ended July 31, 2008. For the
three months ended July 31, 2007, the weighted average fair value of stock
options granted was $5.60.
The
Company has elected to adopt the shortcut method provided in Staff Position
No. SFAS 123(R)-3, “Transition Election Related to Accounting for the
Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards,” for determining the initial pool of
excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies related to stock-based
compensation subsequent to the adoption of SFAS 123R. The shortcut method
includes simplified procedures for establishing the beginning balance of the
pool of excess tax benefits (the APIC Tax Pool) and for determining the
subsequent effect on the APIC Tax Pool and the Company’s consolidated statements
of cash flows of the tax effects of share-based compensation awards.
SFAS 123R requires that excess tax benefits related to share-based
compensation be reflected as financing cash inflows.
The
Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the
Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. Compensation cost is then recognized
on a straight-line basis over the vesting or service period and is net of
estimated forfeitures. The following assumptions were used to compute
the fair value of stock option compensation expense during the three months
ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively:
Three
Months Ended
|
||||||||
July
31,
|
||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
|||||||
Risk-free
interest rate
|
1.65 - 2.2 | % | 4.74 | % | ||||
Expected
volatility
|
53.8 | % | 58.30 | % | ||||
Expected
dividend yield
|
0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||
Expected
term ( in years)
|
3.75 | 3.5 |
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NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
risk-free rate is based on the rate of U.S Treasury zero-coupon issues with a
remaining term equal to the expected term of the option
grants. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of
the Company’s common stock using the weekly closing price of the Company’s
common stock, pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Nos. 107 (SAB 107). The
expected dividend yield is zero based on the fact that the Company has never
paid cash dividends and has no present intention to pay cash dividends. The
expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are
expected to be outstanding and was calculated using the simplified method
pursuant to SAB 107 and SAB 110.
Common
Stock Purchase Warrants
In
connection with a private placement of common stock on November 16, 2004, the
Company issued common stock purchase warrants. Each of these warrants
is exercisable for a period of five years and the exercise price of is $6.99 per
share. The exercise price of the warrants is subject to
adjustment for subsequent lower price issuances by the Company, as well as
customary adjustment provisions for stock splits, combinations, dividends and
the like. The warrants are callable by the Company, upon 30 days
notice, should the common stock trade at or above $25.20 per share for 25 out of
30 consecutive trading days. A maximum of 20% of the warrants may be called in
any three-month period. 1,883,796 common stock purchase warrants are
outstanding at July 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008.
NOTE
8 - SEGMENT REPORTING
The
Company's reportable segments are determined and reviewed by management based
upon the nature of the services, the external customers and customer industries
and the sales and distribution methods used to market the products. The Company
has two reportable segments: wireless infrastructure services and specialty
communication systems. Management evaluates performance based upon
income (loss) before income taxes. Corporate includes corporate salaries and
external professional fees, such as accounting, legal and investor relations
costs which are not allocated to the other subsidiaries. Corporate
assets primarily include cash and prepaid expenses. Segment results
for the three months ended and as of July 31, 2008 and 2007 are as
follows:
As
of and for Three Months Ended July 31, 2008
|
As
of and for Three Months Ended and July 31, 2007
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate
|
Wireless
Infrastructure
|
Specialty
Communication
|
Total
|
Corporate
|
Wireless Infrastructure
|
Specialty Communication
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue
|
$ | - | $ | 3,311,759 | $ | 24,955,772 | $ | 28,267,531 | $ | - | $ | 3,503,171 | $ | 18,312,835 | $ | 21,816,006 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
$ | 8,448 | $ | 60,466 | $ | 620,228 | $ | 689,142 | $ | 10,625 | $ | 68,496 | $ | 450,466 | $ | 529,587 | ||||||||||||||||
Income
(loss) before income taxes
|
$ | (911,535 | ) | $ | 160,721 | $ | 2,080,030 | $ | 1,329,216 | $ | (729,921 | ) | $ | 529,939 | $ | 2,327,675 | $ | 2,127,693 | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill
|
$ | - | $ | 4,583,701 | $ | 27,656,070 | $ | 32,239,771 | $ | - | $ | 4,340,188 | $ | 16,154,385 | $ | 20,494,573 | ||||||||||||||||
Total
assets
|
$ | 2,661,560 | $ | 10,386,974 | $ | 75,606,018 | $ | 88,654,552 | $ | 13,604,414 | $ | 10,827,167 | $ | 50,275,740 | $ | 74,707,321 |
As of and
for the three months ended of July 31, 2008 and 2007, the specialty
communication systems segment includes approximately $668,000 and $549,000 in
revenue and $1,799,000 and $1,808,000 of net assets held in China related to the
Company’s 60% interest in TAGS, respectively. As of and for the three months
ended July 31, 2008, the specialty communication systems segment includes
approximately $1,129,000 in revenue and $3,489,000 of net assets held in
Australia related to the Company’s 100% ownership in James and
Energize.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect
Management's current views with respect to future events and financial
performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as
“may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or
similar words. Those statements include statements regarding the
intent, belief or current expectations of us and members of its management team
as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective
investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that
actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such
forward-looking statements.
Readers
are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in
this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Important factors currently known to
Management could cause actual results to
differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to
update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the
occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results
over time. We believe that its assumptions are based upon reasonable data
derived from and known about our business and operations and the business and
operations of the Company. No assurances are made that actual results
of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially
from its assumptions. Factors that could cause differences include,
but are not limited to, expected market demand for the Company’s services,
fluctuations in pricing for materials, and competition.
Business
Overview
The
increasing demand for wireless services has become the driving force behind the
recent growth in the global communications industry. Wireless technology has
advanced substantially to the point where wireless networks have proven to be an
effective alternative to land line networks, a key factor in its broad
acceptance. The advantages of wireless over land line communication are apparent
in the aspects of mobility, cost, and deployment. The use of dedicated wireless
networks for specified applications has improved productivity for individuals
and organizations alike. We provide design-build engineering services that focus
on the implementation requirements of wireless technology. We serve
the specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure sectors. Our
range of services includes site design, technology integration, electrical
contracting, construction and project management for corporations, government
entities and educational institutions worldwide. Because we are technology
independent, we can integrate multiple products and services across a variety of
communication requirements. This ability gives our customers the flexibility to
obtain the most appropriate solution for their communication needs on a cost
effective basis.
Specialty
Communication Systems
We provide specialty communication
systems which are wireless networks designed to improve productivity for a
specified application by communicating data, voice or video information in
situations where land line networks are non-existent, more difficult to deploy
or too expensive. The types of specialty communication systems that we implement
are used for mobile communication and general wireless connectivity purposes. We
design and deploy networks that allow entities to reduce their dependence on
high cost and inflexible leased land lines. We have the engineering expertise to
utilize any facet of wireless technology or a combination of various wireless
technologies to engineer a cost effective network for a customer’s wireless
communication requirement. In addition, the design and deployment of a specialty
communication system is a comprehensive effort that requires an in-depth
knowledge of radio frequency engineering so that the wireless network is free
from interference with other signals and amplified sufficiently to carry data,
voice or video with speed and accuracy. In specialty communications,
we focus on four primary vertical markets to provide our
services. These vertical sectors include public safety, healthcare,
gaming and energy. For the three months ended July 31, 2008,
specialty communication systems represented approximately 88% of our total
revenue.
Wireless
Infrastructure Services
We
provide wireless infrastructure services to major wireless carriers, which are
services that include the engineering, installation, integration and maintenance
of wireless carrier equipment. Wireless carriers continue to be focused on
building and expanding their networks, increasing capacity, upgrading their
networks with new technologies and maintaining their existing infrastructure.
Our engineers install and test base station equipment at the carrier cell site,
including installation of new equipment, technology upgrades, equipment
modifications and reconfigurations. These services may also include tower
construction. For the three months ended July 31, 2008, wireless infrastructure
services represented approximately 12% of our total revenue.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Significant
Events, Trends and Financial Highlights
Management
currently considers the following events, trends and uncertainties to be
important in understanding our results of operations and financial
condition:
·
|
For
the three months ended July 31, 2008, the specialty communication systems
segment represented approximately 88% of total revenue, and the wireless
infrastructure services segment represented approximately 12% of total
revenue. This revenue mix remains consistent with our
historical performance and focus, in which over 80% of our total revenue
has been derived from specialty communication
systems.
|
·
|
As
we continue to search for acquisitions, our primary goal is to identify
companies which are performing well financially and are compatible with
the services that we perform in the specialty communication systems
segment. This trend could lead to a further shift in our revenue
composition towards the specialty communication systems segment. We
believe that the strength of our experience in the design and
deployment of specialty communication systems gives us a competitive
advantage.
|
·
|
With
regard to our acquisition strategy, we are also focused on expanding in
the international sector with an emphasis on China, Australia and
surrounding Pacific Rim countries. This trend could lead to a
change of revenue composition in which a greater percentage of our revenue
could be generated from international sales in the future, compared to the
current level of approximately 6%.
|
·
|
We
also seek to achieve organic growth in our existing business by maximizing
the value of our existing customer base, maintaining and expanding our
focus in vertical markets and developing our relationships with technology
providers.
|
·
|
We
believe that the wireless market continues to display strong growth and
the demand for our engineering services remains favorable domestically and
internationally, particularly in public safety, healthcare and energy
market
sectors. We believe that the advancement of wireless
technology will create additional opportunities for us to design and
deploy wireless solutions. Also, we continue to identify new vertical
sectors for wireless technology.
|
·
|
We
believe that our two most important economic indicators for measuring our
future revenue producing capability are our backlog and bid
list. At July 31, 2008, our backlog of unfilled orders was
approximately $54 million and our bid list, which represents project bids
under proposal for new and existing customers, was approximately $156
million, which indicates demand for our services remains high. The
majority of the backlog and bid opportunities are represented by specialty
communication systems projects in the public safety, healthcare and energy
market sectors.
|
·
|
We
continue to maintain a healthy balance sheet with approximately $28.4
million in working capital and credit facility borrowings of approximately
$7.6 million. We expect to use our working capital and
availability under the credit facility to fund our continued
growth.
|
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended July 31, 2008 Compared to the Three Months Ended July 31, 2007
The accompanying condensed
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WPCS International
Incorporated (WPCS) and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries, WPCS
Incorporated , Invisinet Inc. (Invisinet), Walker Comm, Inc. (Walker), Clayborn
Contracting Group, Inc. (Clayborn), Heinz Corporation (Heinz), Quality
Communications & Alarm Company, Inc. (Quality), New England Communications
Systems, Inc. (NECS), Southeastern Communication Services, Inc. (SECS), Voacolo
Electric Incorporated (Voacolo), Taian AGS Pipeline Construction Co. Ltd (TAGS),
Major Electric, Inc. (Major) from August 1, 2007 (date of acquisition), Max
Engineering LLC (Max) from August 2, 2007 (date of acquisition), Gomes and
Gomes, Inc. dba Empire Electric (Empire) from November 1, 2007 (date of
acquisition), WPCS Australia Pty Ltd from November 12, 2007 (date of
formation), James Design Pty Ltd (James) from November 30, 2007 (date of
acquisition), WPCS Asia Limited from January 24, 2008 (date of formation), RL
& CA MacKay Pty Ltd. dba Energize Electrical (Energize) from April 4, 2008
(date of acquisition), and Lincoln Wind LLC (Lincoln Wind) from June 26, 2008
(date of acquisition), collectively the "Company".
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated
results for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 were as
follows.
Three
Month Ended
|
||||||||||||||||
July
31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
|||||||||||||||
REVENUE
|
$ | 28,267,531 | 100.0 | % | $ | 21,816,006 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
COSTS
AND EXPENSES:
|
||||||||||||||||
Cost
of revenue
|
20,184,874 | 71.4 | % | 15,187,752 | 69.6 | % | ||||||||||
Selling,
general and administrative expenses
|
5,937,489 | 21.0 | % | 4,059,256 | 18.6 | % | ||||||||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
689,142 | 2.4 | % | 529,587 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||||
Total
costs and expenses
|
26,811,505 | 94.8 | % | 19,776,595 | 90.6 | % | ||||||||||
OPERATING
INCOME
|
1,456,026 | 5.2 | % | 2,039,411 | 9.4 | % | ||||||||||
OTHER
EXPENSE (INCOME):
|
||||||||||||||||
Interest
expense
|
111,603 | 0.4 | % | 122,582 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||
Interest
income
|
(26,039 | ) | (0.1 | %) | (214,512 | ) | (1.0 | %) | ||||||||
Minority
interest
|
41,246 | 0.1 | % | 3,648 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
INCOME
BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
|
1,329,216 | 4.8 | % | 2,127,693 | 9.8 | % | ||||||||||
Income
tax provision
|
490,905 | 1.7 | % | 855,078 | 3.9 | % | ||||||||||
NET
INCOME
|
$ | 838,311 | 3.1 | % | $ | 1,272,615 | 5.9 | % |
Revenue
Revenue
for the three months ended July 31, 2008 was approximately $28,268,000, as
compared to approximately $21,816,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2007.
The increase in revenue for the period was primarily attributable to the
acquisitions of Major, Max, Empire, James, Energize and Lincoln
Wind.
Total
revenue from the specialty communication segment for the three months ended July
31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $24,956,000 or 88.3% and $18,313,000 or
83.9% of total revenue, respectively. The increase in revenue was
primarily attributable to the acquisitions of Major, Empire, James, Energize and
Lincoln Wind. Wireless infrastructure segment revenue for the three months ended
July 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $3,312,000 or 11.7% and $3,503,000 or
16.1% of total revenue, respectively. The decrease in revenue was due
primarily to delays or postponement of certain projects with wireless
carriers.
Cost
of Revenue
Cost of
revenue consists of direct costs on contracts, materials, direct labor, third
party subcontractor services, union benefits and other overhead
costs. Our cost of revenue was approximately $20,185,000 or 71.4% of
revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008, compared to $15,188,000 or
69.6% for the same period of the prior year. The dollar increase in
our total cost of revenue is due primarily to the corresponding increase in
revenue during the three months ended July 31, 2008 as a result of the
acquisitions of Major, Max, Empire, James, Energize and Lincoln
Wind. The increase as a percentage of revenue is due primarily to the
revenue blend attributable to our existing subsidiaries and recent
acquisitions.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
specialty communication segment cost of revenue and cost of revenue as a
percentage of revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 was
approximately $17,729,000 and 71.0% and $12,973,000 and 70.8%,
respectively. As discussed above, the dollar increase in our total
cost of revenue is due primarily to the corresponding increase in revenue during
the three months ended July 31, 2008 as a result of the acquisitions completed
within the last year.
Wireless
infrastructure segment cost of revenue and cost of revenue as a percentage of
revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately
$2,456,000 and 74.2% and $2,214,000 and 63.2%,
respectively. For the three months ended July 31, 2008, the
cost of sales as a percentage of sales is consistent with historical
levels. For the three months ended July 31, 2007, the cost of sales
as a percentage of sales is much lower than historical levels due to the
completion of a specific project at greater than normal gross profit
margins.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
For the
three months ended July 31, 2008, total selling, general and administrative
expenses were approximately $5,937,000, or 21.0% of total revenue compared to
$4,059,000, or 18.6% of revenue for the same period of the prior year. The
dollar increase is primarily due to the acquisitions of Major, Max, Empire,
James, Energize and Lincoln Wind. Included in selling, general and
administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2008 are $3,350,000
for salaries, commissions, payroll taxes and other employee benefits. The
$969,000 increase in salaries and payroll taxes compared to the prior year is
due primarily to the increase in headcount as a result of the acquisitions of
Major, Max, Empire, James, Energize and Lincoln Wind. Professional fees were
$556,000, which include accounting, legal and investor relation fees. Insurance
costs were $609,000 and rent for office facilities was
$230,000. Automobile and other travel expenses were $489,000 and
telecommunication expenses were $147,000. Other selling, general and
administrative expenses totaled $556,000. For the three months ended July 31,
2008, total selling, general and administrative expenses for the specialty
communication and wireless infrastructure segments were $4,440,000 and $635,000,
respectively.
For the
three months ended July 31, 2007, total selling, general and administrative
expenses were approximately $4,059,000, or 18.6% of total revenue. Included in
selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31,
2007 are $2,381,000 for salaries, commissions, payroll taxes and other employee
benefits. Professional fees were $309,000, which include accounting, legal and
investor relation fees. Insurance costs were $458,000 and rent for office
facilities was $157,000. Automobile and other travel expenses were
$342,000 and telecommunication expenses were $94,000. Other selling, general and
administrative expenses totaled $318,000. For the three months ended July 31,
2007, total selling, general and administrative expenses for the specialty
communication and wireless infrastructure segments were $2,626,000 and $705,000,
respectively.
Depreciation
and Amortization
For the
three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, depreciation was approximately
$430,000 and $390,000, respectively. The increase in depreciation is
due to the purchase of property and equipment and the acquisition of fixed
assets from acquiring Major, Max, Empire, James, Energize and Lincoln
Wind. The amortization of customer lists and backlog for the three
months ended July 31, 2008 was $259,000 as compared to $139,000 for the same
period of the prior year. The increase in amortization was due to the
acquisition of customer lists from Major, Max, Empire, James and Energize and
backlog from Major, Empire and James. All customer lists are amortized over a
period of five to nine years from the date of their acquisitions. Backlog is
amortized over a period of one to three years from the date of acquisition based
on the expected completion period of the related contracts.
Interest
Expense and Interest Income
For the
three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, interest expense was approximately
$112,000 and $123,000, respectively. The decrease in interest expense is due
principally to a reduction in interest rates related to borrowings on lines of
credit compared to the three months ended July 31, 2007. As of July 31, 2008,
there was $7,626,056 of total borrowings outstanding under the line of
credit.
For
the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, interest income was approximately
$26,000 and $215,000, respectively. The decrease in interest earned is due
principally to the decrease in our cash and cash equivalent balance over the
same period in the prior year.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net
Income
The net
income was approximately $838,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2008. Net
income was net of Federal and state income tax expense of approximately
$491,000. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily the result of the
mix of pre-tax income generated by the various operating
subsidiaries.
The net
income was approximately $1,273,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2007.
Net income was net of Federal and state income tax expense of approximately
$855,000.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
At July
31, 2008, we had working capital of approximately $28,357,000, which consisted
of current assets of approximately $46,312,000 and current liabilities of
$17,955,000.
Operating
activities used approximately $1,948,000 in cash for the three months ended July
31, 2008. The sources of cash from operating activities total approximately
$3,753,000, comprised of approximately $838,000 in net income, $771,000 in net
non-cash charges, a $275,000 decrease in other assets, a $1,153,000 increase in
billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
payable, a $266,000 increase in deferred revenue, and a $450,000 increase in
income tax payable. The uses of cash from operating activities total
approximately $5,701,000, comprised of a $3,281,000 increase in accounts
receivables, a $921,000 increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts, a $547,000 increase of inventory, a $206,000
increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and a $746,000 decrease
in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Net earnings adjusted for
non-cash items provided cash of approximately $1,610,000 for the three months
ended July 31, 2008 versus $1,838,000 in the three months ended July 31,
2007. Working capital used cash of approximately $3,558,000 for the
three months ended July 31, 2008 versus using cash of $1,076,000 in the same
period in the prior year. Working capital components used more cash
in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 reflecting higher levels of accounts
receivable and inventory in connection with overall sales growth.
Our
investing activities utilized approximately $3,653,000 in cash during the three
months ended July 31, 2008, which consisted of $431,000 paid for
property and equipment and $3,222,000 paid for the acquisitions of Voacolo,
James, Energize and Lincoln Wind, net of cash received. The
additional payment to Voacolo was funded from borrowings on the line of credit
discussed below, while the acquisition payments for James and Lincoln Wind were
funded from working capital.
Our
financing activities provided cash of approximately $2,118,000 during the three
months ended July 31, 2008. Financing activities included $2,500,000 of line of
credit borrowings, $233,000 additional borrowings from shareholders, offset
by $3,000 of capital lease payments and $612,000 net repayments of
loans payable.
Our
capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the market for our
services, the resources we devote to developing, marketing, selling and
supporting our business, the timing and extent of establishing additional
markets and other factors.
On April
10, 2007, we entered into a loan agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (BOA). The
loan agreement, as amended August 7, 2008, (the “Loan Agreement”), provides for
a revolving line of credit in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, together with
a letter of credit facility not to exceed $2,000,000. We and our subsidiaries
also entered into security agreements with BOA, pursuant to which we granted a
security interest to BOA in all of our assets. The Loan Agreement contains
customary covenants, including but not limited to (i) funded debt to tangible
net worth, and (ii) minimum interest coverage ratio. The loan commitment shall
expire on April 10, 2010, and we may prepay the loan at any
time. Loans under the Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to
BOA’s prime rate, minus one percentage point, or we have the option to elect to
use the optional interest rate of LIBOR plus one hundred seventy-five basis
points. As of July 31, 2008, there was $7,626,056 of borrowings outstanding
under the Loan Agreement.
At July
31, 2008, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3,995,000 and
working capital of approximately $28,357,000. With the funds available from the
Loan Agreement and internally available funds, we believe that we have
sufficient capital to meet our short term needs. Our future operating results
may be affected by a number of factors including our success in bidding on
future contracts and our continued ability to manage controllable costs
effectively. To the extent we grow by future acquisitions that involve
consideration other than stock, our cash requirements may increase.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
On March
30, 2007, we acquired Voacolo. The aggregate consideration paid by the us,
including acquisition transaction costs of $31,389, was $5,063,863 of which
$3,781,389 was paid in cash, and we issued 116,497 shares of common stock valued
at $1,282,473. In June 2008, we settled and paid aggregate additional cash
consideration of $2,500,000 to the former Voacolo shareholders for the earnout
settlement for the twelve months ended March 31, 2008. The acquisition of
Voacolo expands our geographic presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and provides
additional electrical contracting services in both high
and low voltage applications, structured cabling and voice/data/video solutions,
as well as the expansion of our operations into wireless video
surveillance.
On August
1, 2007, we acquired Major. The aggregate consideration paid by us, including
acquisition transaction costs of $44,226, was $6,292,151 of which $3,844,135 was
paid in cash and we issued 242,776 shares of common stock valued at
$2,448,016. In connection with the additional purchase price
adjustments to settle earnout and working capital adjustments, we have recorded
a receivable from the former Major shareholders of $371,566. This receivable
will be repaid within the next 12 months in three equal installments. The
acquisition of Major
expands our geographic presence in the Pacific Northwest region and provides
additional wireless and electrical contracting services in direct digital
controls, security, wireless SCADA applications and wireless
infrastructure.
On August 2, 2007, we acquired Max. The
aggregate consideration paid by us,, including acquisition transaction costs of
$30,498, was $830,498, of which $630,498 was paid in cash and we issued 17,007
shares of common stock valued at $200,000. In addition, we shall pay an
additional: (i) $350,000 in cash or our common stock if Max’s earnings before
interest and taxes for the twelve months ending August 1, 2008 shall equal or
exceed $275,000; and (ii) $375,000 in cash or our common stock if Max’s earnings
before interest and taxes for the twelve months ending August 1, 2009 shall
equal or exceed $375,000. The acquisition of Max expands our geographic expansion
into Texas and provides additional engineering services that specialize in the
design of specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure for the
telecommunications, oil, gas and wind energy markets.
On
November 1, 2007, we acquired Empire. The aggregate consideration paid by us,
including acquisition transaction costs of $40,154, was $2,511,154 in cash. The
acquisition of Empire expands our geographic presence in California and provides
additional electrical contractor services that specialize in low voltage
applications for healthcare, state government and military customers.
On
November 30, 2007, we acquired James. Through April 30, 2008,
the aggregate consideration paid by us,, including acquisition transaction costs
of $78,267 was $1,559,993 in cash. In May 2008, we settled and paid
aggregate additional cash consideration of $281,725 to the former James
shareholders for final settlement of the net tangible asset
adjustment. James is a design engineering services company
specializing in building automation including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,
fire protection, lift, security access and wireless systems. The
acquisition of James provides us international expansion into Australia
consistent with our emphasis on Australia, China and surrounding Pacific Rim
countries.
On April
4, 2008, we acquired Energize. The aggregate consideration paid by us, including
acquisition transaction costs of $108,676 was $1,684,321 in cash, subject to
adjustment. Energize is an electrical contractor specializing in
underground utilities, maintenance and low voltage applications including voice,
data and video for commercial and building infrastructure companies, and is
expanding its wireless deployment capabilities. The acquisition of
Energize provides further international expansion into Australia.
On June
26, 2008, we acquired all the assets of Lincoln Wind for aggregate consideration
of $415,977 in cash including acquisition transaction costs of $15,977. Lincoln Wind
is an engineering company focused on the implementation of meteorological towers
that measure the wind capacity of geographic areas prior to the construction of
a wind farm. The acquisition of Lincoln Wind provides additional
engineering services that specialize in the design of specialty communication
systems for the wind energy market.
Backlog
As of
July 31, 2008, we had a backlog of unfilled orders of approximately $54.0
million compared to approximately $31.1 million at July 31, 2007. We define
backlog as the value of work-in-hand to be provided for customers as of a
specific date where the following conditions are met (with the exception of
engineering change orders): (i) the price of the work to be done is fixed; (ii)
the scope of the work to be done is fixed, both in definition and amount; and
(iii) there is a written contract, purchase order, agreement or other
documentary evidence which represents a firm commitment by the customer to pay
us for the work to be performed. These backlog amounts are based on contract
values and purchase orders and may not result in actual receipt of revenue in
the originally anticipated period or at all. We have experienced variances in
the realization of our backlog because of project delays or cancellations
resulting from external market factors and economic factors beyond our control
and we may experience such delays or cancellations in the future. Backlog does
not include new firm commitments that may be awarded to us by our customers from
time to time in future periods. These new project awards could be started and
completed in this same future period. Accordingly, our backlog does not
necessarily represent the total revenue that could be earned by us in future
periods.
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ITEM
2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We have
no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Financial
Reporting Release No. 60, published by the SEC, recommends that all companies
include a discussion of critical accounting policies used in the preparation of
their financial statements. While all these significant accounting policies
impact our financial condition and results of operations, we view certain of
these policies as critical. Policies determined to be critical are those
policies that have the most significant impact on our consolidated financial
statements and require management to use a greater degree of judgment and
estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
We
believe that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying
any other reasonable judgments or estimate methodologies would cause a material
effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or
liquidity for the periods presented in this report.
The
accounting policies identified as critical are as follows:
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 revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. The most significant estimates relate to revenue recognition based on
the estimation of percentage of completion on uncompleted contracts, valuation
of inventory, allowance for doubtful accounts, estimated life of customer lists
and estimates of the fair value of reporting units and discounted cash flows
used in determining whether goodwill has been impaired. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Accounts
Receivable
Accounts
receivable are due within contractual payment terms and are stated at amounts
due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Credit is extended
based on evaluation of a customer's financial condition. Accounts outstanding
longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. We determine
our allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time
trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous loss history, the
customer's current ability to pay its obligation to the us, and the condition of
the general economy and the industry as a whole. We write off
accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payment subsequently
received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful
accounts.
Goodwill and Other
Long-lived Assets
We assess
the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable from the estimated
future cash flows expected to result from their use and eventual disposition.
Our long-lived assets subject to this evaluation include property and equipment
and amortizable intangible assets. We assess the impairment of goodwill annually
as of April 30 and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it
is more likely than not that an impairment loss has been incurred. Intangible
assets other than goodwill are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully
recoverable. We are required to make judgments and assumptions in identifying
those events or changes in circumstances that may trigger impairment. Some of
the factors we consider include a significant decrease in the market value of an
asset, significant changes in the extent or manner for which the asset is being
used or in its physical condition, a significant change, delay or departure in
our business strategy related to the asset, significant negative changes in the
business climate, industry or economic condition, or current period operating
losses, or negative cash flow combined with a history of similar
losses or a forecast that indicates continuing losses associated with the use of
an asset.
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2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our
annual review for goodwill impairment for the fiscal years 2008 and 2007 found
that no impairment existed. Our impairment review is based on comparing the fair
value to the carrying value of the reporting units with goodwill. The fair value
of a reporting unit is measured at the business unit level using a discounted
cash flow approach that incorporates our estimates of future revenues and costs
for those business units. Reporting
units with goodwill include Heinz/Invisinet, SECS and Max within our wireless
infrastructure segment and Walker, Clayborn, Quality, NECS, Voacolo, Major,
Empire, James and Energize within our specialty communications
segment. Our estimates are consistent with the plans and estimates
that we are using to manage the underlying businesses. If we fail to deliver
products and services for these business units, or market conditions for these
businesses fail to improve, our revenue and cost forecasts may not be achieved
and we may incur charges for goodwill impairment, which could be significant and
could have a material adverse effect on our net equity and results of
operations.
Deferred Income
Taxes
We
determine deferred tax liabilities and assets at the end of each period based on
the future tax consequences that can be attributed to net operating loss and
credit carryovers and differences between the financial statement carrying
amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, using
the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or
recovered. The recognition of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation
allowance if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will not be
realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends upon the
generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary
differences become deductible.
We
consider past performance, expected future taxable income and prudent and
feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the amount of the valuation
allowance. Our forecast of expected future taxable income is based over such
future periods that we believe can be reasonably estimated. Changes in market
conditions that differ materially from our current expectations and changes in
future tax laws in the U.S. may cause us to change our judgments of future
taxable income. These changes, if any, may require us to adjust our existing tax
valuation allowance higher or lower than the amount we have
recorded.
Revenue
Recognition
We
generate our revenue by providing design-build engineering services for
specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure services. We provide
services that include site design, technology integration, electrical
contracting, construction and project management. Our engineering services
report revenue pursuant to customer contracts that span varying periods of time.
We report revenue from contracts when persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists, fees are fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably
assured.
We record
revenue and profit from long-term contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis,
measured by the percentage of contract costs incurred to date to the estimated
total costs for each contracts. Contracts in process are valued at
cost plus accrued profits less earned revenues and progress payments on
uncompleted contracts. Contract costs include direct materials, direct labor,
third party subcontractor services and those indirect costs related to contract
performance. Contracts are generally considered substantially
complete when engineering is completed and/or site construction is
completed.
We have
numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion. Such contracts
require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue recognition.
Cost estimates are reviewed monthly on a contract-by-contract basis, and are
revised periodically throughout the life of the contract such that adjustments
to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the
revision. Significant management judgments and estimates, including
the estimated cost to complete projects, which determines the project’s percent
complete, must be made and used in connection with the revenue recognized in the
accounting period. 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.
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OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We also recognize certain revenue
from short-term contracts when equipment is delivered or the services have been
provided to the customer. For maintenance contracts, revenue is
recognized ratably over the service period.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June
2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No.
48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FAS No.
109” (FIN 48),
which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes is subject to
significant and varied interpretations that have resulted in diverse and
inconsistent accounting practices and measurements. Addressing such diversity,
FIN 48 prescribes a consistent recognition threshold and measurement attribute,
as well as clear criteria for subsequently recognizing, derecognizing and
measuring changes in such tax positions for financial statement purposes. FIN 48
also requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income
taxes. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.
The adoption of FIN 48 on May 1, 2007 had no impact on our condensed
consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial
statement disclosures.
On
September 15, 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157), which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within
those years. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. On February 12,
2008, the FASB issued staff position No. FAS 157-2, “effective date of FASB No.
157 Fair Value Measurements”, which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for
non-financial assets and liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact on our condensed
consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial
statement disclosures.
In
February, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities” (SFAS 159), which permits entities to choose to measure many
financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and
losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in
earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007. The adoption of SFAS 159 had no impact on our condensed consolidated
financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial statement
disclosures.
On
December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) “Business Combinations” (SFAS
141(R)), and SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160). These new standards
will significantly change the accounting for and reporting for business
combination transactions and noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated
financial statements. SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 are required to be adopted
simultaneously and are effective for the first annual reporting period beginning
on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. We will evaluate
the impact of adopting SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 on our condensed consolidated
financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial statement
disclosures.
On March
19, 2008, the FASB Issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 161). This statement
is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and
hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures. This statement is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods
beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. We are
currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 161 will have on our condensed
consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial
statement disclosures.
No other
recently issued accounting pronouncement issued or effective after the end of
the fiscal year is expected to have a material impact on our condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM
3 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Our
management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as
of July 31, 2008. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and
procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter
how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of
achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure
controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource
constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating
the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their
costs.
Based
on our evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed at a
reasonable assurance level and are effective to provide reasonable assurance
that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit
under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and
forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our
management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
(b)
Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
We regularly
review our system of internal control over financial reporting and make changes
to our processes and systems to improve controls and increase efficiency, while
ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may
include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems,
consolidating activities, and migrating processes.
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
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PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | |
We are currently not a party to any material legal proceedings or claims. | ||
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | |
None. | ||
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | |
None. | ||
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | |
None. | ||
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | |
None. | ||
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | |
31.1 - | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | |
31.2 - | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | |
32.1 - | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer) | |
32.2 - | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (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: September
15, 2008
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By:
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/s/ JOSEPH HEATER | |
Joseph
Heater
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Chief
Financial Officer
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