AYRO, Inc. - Annual Report: 2017 (Form 10-K)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2017

Commission File Number 001-34643

WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes  ¨    No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes  ¨    No þ

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  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  þ    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ¨ No  þ

The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates as of October 31, 2016 was $3,314,630, based on the closing sales price of $1.26 per share of Common Stock as quoted on The NASDAQ Capital Market. For purposes of this computation, all officers, directors, and 5 percent beneficial owners of the registrant are deemed to be affiliates.  Such determination should not be deemed an admission that such directors, officers, or 5 percent beneficial owners are, in fact, affiliates of the registrant.

As of July 19, 2017 there were 3,352,159 shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

We assume no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes the accounts of WPCS International Incorporated (“WPCS”) and its current and former wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries, as follows, collectively referred to as “we”, “us”, “our” or the "Company". United States-based subsidiaries include or included WPCS International – Suisun City, Inc. (the “Suisun City Operations”), WPCS International – Texas Operations (the ”Texas Operations”), WPCS International – Trenton, Inc. (the “Trenton Operations”). International operations include or included WPCS Asia Limited, 60% of Tai’an AGS Pipeline Construction Co. Ltd. (the “China Operations”). The China Operations have been sold and therefore have been included as discontinued operations in our financial statements.

ITEM 1 - BUSINESS

Company Background

WPCS was incorporated in the State of Delaware on December 18, 1997 under the name “Internet International Communications Ltd.”. Pursuant to a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation filed on December 23, 2004, the name of the Company was changed to WPCS International Incorporated.

Up until September 2015, when the Company sold its China Operations, the Company had been operating in the United States and the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), and until September 2013 the Company also operated in Australia.

Currently, the Company’s only operating subsidiary is the Suisun City Operations. The Company operates as a full-service low voltage contractor that specializes in the installation and service of Voice & Data Networks, Security Systems and Distributed Antenna Systems and provides experienced project management and delivers complex projects to key vertical markets that include: Healthcare, Education, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Commercial Real Estate, Financial and Government.

In June 2015, the Company entered into an exchange agreement whereby $1,299,000 of promissory notes were converted to preferred stock and during July 2015, December 2016 and March 2017, the Company completed three equity financing transactions yielding gross proceeds of $3,136,969. Also in June 2016, the Company settled an existing project claim for which it received $1,150,000. The results of these transactions served to strengthen the Company’s balance sheet, enable the Company to regain compliance with its shareholder’s equity continuing listing requirements of the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC’s (“NASDAQ”) and allow it to execute its ongoing plan, which continues to be to increase revenue, profit and cash flow at its Suisun City Operations, while seeking viable acquisition and/or merger candidate(s). A summary of these equity/financing transactions is as follows:

Series H Preferred Stock

On June 30, 2015, the Company entered into Amendment, Waiver and Exchange Agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with certain of its promissory note holders, who held $1,299,000 in principal amount of unsecured promissory notes of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreements, the Holders agreed to exchange all of the existing indebtedness for, and the Company agreed to issue to the Holders, an aggregate of 8,435 shares of the Company’s newly designated Series H Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Series H Preferred Stock”).

On June 30, 2015, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of with respect to the Series H Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series H Certificate of Designation”).

Under the terms of the Series H Certificate of Designation, each share of Series H Preferred Stock has a stated value of $154 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock (“common stock”), equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.54 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits or dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H Preferred Stock to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon such conversion.

Series H-1 Preferred Stock

Between July 14 and July 20, 2015, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with four investors (the “Series H-1 Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Series H-1 Investors an aggregate of 8,532 shares of Series H-1 Preferred Convertible Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series H-1 Shares”), and warrants to purchase 1,279,759 shares of common stock, with exercise prices between $1.63 and $1.66 per share (the “Series H-1 Warrants”). The purchase price for each Series H-1 Share was between $163 and $166 and the purchase price for each Series H-1 Warrant was $0.1250, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,575,000.

Simultaneously, the Company and the Series H-1 Investors entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), on or before October 1, 2015, a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series H-1 Shares and exercise of the Series H-1 Warrants.

The Company sold the Series H-1 Shares and Series H-1 Warrants in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of, and Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated under, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

On July 14, 2015, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights with respect to the Series H-1 Shares (the “Series H-1 Certificate of Designation”).

Under the terms of the Series H-1 Certificate of Designation, each of the Series H-1 Shares has a stated value of $166 and is convertible into shares of common stock, equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.66 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H-1 Shares to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon the conversion of the Series H-1 Shares.

Series H-2 Preferred Stock

On December 21, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series H-2 Securities Purchase Agreement”) with two investors (the “Series H-2 Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Series H-2 Investors an aggregate of 3,305 shares of Series H-2 Preferred Convertible Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series H-2 Shares”), and warrants to purchase 495,750 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.21 per share (the “Series H-2 Warrants”). The purchase price for each Series H-2 Share was $121 and the purchase price for each Series H-2 Warrant was $0.1250, for aggregate gross proceeds of $461,969.

Simultaneously with the Series H-2 Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company and the Investors entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Series H-2 Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to file with the SEC, on or before January 31, 2016, a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series H-2 Shares and exercise of the Series H-2 Warrants.

The Company sold the Series H-2 Shares and Series H-2 Warrants in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of, and Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated under, the Securities Act.

On December 20, 2016, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights with respect to the Series H-2 Shares (the “Series H-2 Certificate of Designation”).

Under the terms of the Series H-2 Certificate of Designation, each of the Series H-2 Shares has a stated value of $121 and is convertible into shares of common stock, equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.21 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H-2 Shares to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon the conversion of the Series H-2 Shares.

Pursuant to a Placement Agent Agreement with an investment banking firm, at closing the Company paid a commission equal to seven percent (7%) of the aggregate consideration raised from the sale of the Series H-2 Shares and the Series H-2 Warrants, which amounted to $32,338. The investment banking firm is also entitled to a seven percent (7%) commission for any sales of equity or convertible debt securities made by the Company to the Investors through December 14, 2017.

Series H-3 Preferred Stock

On March 30, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement”) with five investors (the “Series H-3 Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Series H-3 Investors an aggregate of 7,017 shares of Series H-3 Preferred Convertible Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series H-3 Shares”), and warrants to purchase 1,101,751 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.38 per share (the “Series H-3 Warrants”). The purchase price for each Series H-3 Share was $138 and the purchase price for each Series H-3 Warrant was $0.1250, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,100,000.

Pursuant to the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement, $500,000 of the purchase price (the “Restricted Account Funds”) was directed to and is to be held in a separate account (the “Restricted Account”). While held in the Restricted Account, the Restricted Account Funds may not be accessed or otherwise used by the Company. The Restricted Account Funds may be released from the Restricted Account upon the unanimous approval of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).

Pursuant to the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to not issue further common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common stock, except for certain permitted issuances, without the consent of the holders of a majority of the Series H-3 Shares outstanding, for a period beginning on the closing date and ending on the earlier of: (i) nine months after the closing date; or (ii) a Change in Control (as that term is defined in the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement) of the Company (the “Restricted Period”). The Company also agreed to cause certain of its officers and directors to agree not to exercise their Company stock options during the Restricted Period, except in connection with a Change in Control of the Company.

Also, pursuant to the Series H-3 Certificate of Designation (as defined below), the holders of the Series H-3 Shares are entitled to elect up to two members of a seven member Board, subject to certain step downs; pursuant to the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to effectuate the appointment of the designees specified by the Series H-3 Investors as directors of the Company.

Simultaneously with the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company and the Series H-3 Investors entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Series H-3 Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to file with the SEC, on or before May 8, 2017, a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series H-3 Shares and exercise of the Series H-3 Warrants.

The Company sold the Series H-3 Shares and Series H-3 Warrants in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of, and Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated under, the Securities Act.

On March 30, 2017, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights with respect to the Series H-3 Shares (the “Series H-3 Certificate of Designation”).

Under the terms of the Series H-3 Certificate of Designation, each share of the Series H-3 Shares has a stated value of $138 and is convertible into shares of common stock, equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.38 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H-3 Shares to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon the conversion of the Series H-3 Shares.

Pursuant to a Placement Agent Agreement with an investment banking firm (the “Placement Agent”), at closing the Company paid fees to the Placement Agent which consisted of (i) $42,000 cash, seven percent (7%) of the unrestricted portion of the proceeds ($600,000) raised from the sale of the Series H-3 Shares and Series H-3 Warrant; and (ii) Series H-3 Warrants, to acquire up to 7% of the Conversion Shares (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) issuable to the Series H-3 Investors upon conversion of the Series H-3 Shares (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, the Company also agreed to pay to the Placement Agent seven percent (7%) of the restricted portion of the proceeds raised from the sale of the Series H-3 Shares and Series H-3 Warrants when it is released from the Restricted Account, which amounts to $35,000.

The Placement Agent is also entitled to comparable compensation as described above for any sales of equity or convertible debt securities made by the Company to the Series H-3 Investors through March 21, 2018.

Zurich and CCIA

On July 12, 2012, the Company executed a Surety Financing and Confession of Judgment Agreement (the “Financing Agreement”) with Zurich American Insurance Company (“Zurich”), to assist in the completion of the project contract with the Camden County Improvement Authority (the “CCIA”) for work at the Cooper Medical Center of Rowan University (the “Cooper Project”).

On April 17, 2013, the Company executed a Surety Forbearance and Confession of Judgment Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”) with Zurich, which superseded the Financing Agreement. Subsequently, the Company defaulted on the Forbearance Agreement.

On February 20, 2015, the Company entered into a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Zurich which provided for the payment to Zurich by the Company of $650,000 (the “Settlement Amount”) to settle the Company’s outstanding balance of approximately $1,850,000 then in default, and which was previously due in full on December 31, 2013, under the existing Forbearance Agreement with Zurich. Upon execution of the Settlement Agreement, the Company paid Zurich $200,000, with the remaining balance of $450,000 payable in 10 equal monthly installments of $45,000. As of April 30, 2016, the Settlement Amount was paid in full.

As a result of the Settlement Agreement, Zurich agreed to release all of its entire right, title and interest in and to the Cooper Project, against which the Company filed an action to recover approximately $2,400,000 from the CCIA. On June 16, 2016, the Company entered into a global settlement agreement and mutual release to resolve all disputes and claims regarding the construction of the Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, located in Camden, New Jersey, in which the Company served as an electrical prime contractor (the “Arbitration Settlement”). As a result of such Arbitration Settlement, the Company received proceeds of $1,150,000 and recorded a gain in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended April 30, 2017. The Cooper Medical School contract was performed under the Company’s former electrical services segment, which is no longer part of the Company’s ongoing operation.

Business Strategy

Industry Background

We focus primarily on markets such as: public service, healthcare, energy and education markets, which continue to show excellent growth potential.

Public Services

We provide communications infrastructure for public services, which includes utilities, education, military and transportation infrastructure. We believe there is an active market for communications infrastructure in the public service sector due to the need to create cost efficiencies through the implementation of new communications technology.

Healthcare

We provide communications infrastructure for hospitals and medical centers. In the healthcare market, the aging population is resulting in demands for upgraded and additional hospital infrastructure. New construction and renovations are occurring for hospitals domestically and internationally. In addition, there is a need to reduce the cost of delivering healthcare by implementing new communications technology. Our services include electrical power, structured cabling, security systems, life safety systems, environmental controls and communication systems.

Energy

We provide communications infrastructure for petrochemical, natural gas and electric utility companies. The need to deliver basic energy more efficiently is driving the growth in energy construction. This creates opportunities to upgrade and deploy new communications technology.

Education

We provide communication infrastructure for the education market. Many schools are upgrading technology backbone and wireless communications.

Strategy

We currently offer our low voltage communications, security and audio-visual infrastructure contracting services to the public services, healthcare, energy, education and corporate enterprise markets. These services are offered through our Suisun Operations. We provide an integrated approach to project coordination that creates cost-effective solutions. Corporations, government entities, healthcare organizations and educational institutions depend on the reliability and accuracy of voice, data and video communications. However, the potential for this new technology cannot be realized without the right infrastructure to support the convergence of technology. In this regard, we create integrated building systems, including the installation of advanced structured cabling systems. We specialize in wireless technology or combination of various technologies to develop a cost effective network for a customer's wireless communication requirements. This includes Wi-Fi networks, point-to-point systems, cellular networks, in-building systems and two-way communication systems. We support the integration of telecommunications, life safety, security and HVAC in an environmentally safe manner and design for future growth by building in additional capacity for expansion as new capabilities are added.

In September 2015, we sold our 60% majority ownership interest in our China Operations in an all-cash transaction, for $1,500,000. The decision to sell our China operations was part a continuing effort to generate cash through the sale of non-core assets and/or to eliminate unprofitable operations (having previously closed the Trenton Operations and selling other operations ). Meanwhile, we continue to evaluate a number of opportunities to, not only increase the profits and cash flow at our Suisun City Operations, but to find viable acquisition or merger candidates.

Project Characteristics

Our contracts are primarily service-based projects providing installation and engineering services, which include providing labor, materials and equipment for a complete installation. The projects are staffed with a project manager who manages multiple projects and a field supervisor who is responsible for an individual project. A project may also include subcontracted services along with our direct labor. The project manager coordinates the daily activities of direct labor and subcontractors and works closely with our field supervisors. Project managers are responsible for job costing, change order tracking, billing, and customer relations. Executive management monitors the performance of all projects regularly through work-in-progress reporting or percentage-of-completion, and reviews this information with each project manager. Our projects are primarily executed on a contract basis. These contracts can be awarded through a competitive bidding process, an informal bidding process, or a simple quote request. Upon award of a contract, there can be delays of several months before work begins. The active work time on our projects can range in duration from a few days up to as long as two years.

Sales and Marketing

We have dedicated sales and marketing resources that develop opportunities within our existing customer base, and identify new customers through our strategic market focus and our relationships with technology providers. When an opportunity is identified, we assess the opportunity to determine our level of interest in participation. After qualifying an opportunity, our sales and marketing resources work with the estimating teams to prepare a cost estimate and contract proposal for a particular project. We keep track of bids submitted and bids that are awarded. Once a bid is awarded to us, it is assigned to a project management team and included in our backlog. In addition to its bidding work, the Company has recently hired a sales team to identify and secure direct business opportunities.

Competition

We face competition from numerous service organizations, ranging from small independent regional firms to larger firms servicing national markets. Historically, there have been relatively few significant barriers to entry into the markets in which we operate, and, as a result, any organization that has adequate financial resources and access to technical expertise and product line may become a competitor. The principal competitive advantage in these markets is establishing a reputation of delivering projects on time and within budget. Other factors of importance include accountability, certifications, project management expertise, industry experience and financial strength. We believe that the ability to provide comprehensive turnkey low voltage communications infrastructure, security, video and audio-visual package gives us a competitive advantage. In addition, we offer union workforce that allow us to bid on major union projects in San Francisco and the entire Bay Area, creating yet another competitive advantage.

Customers 

We serve a variety of public services, healthcare, energy, education and corporate enterprise customers. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017, there were two (2) major customers who provided 23.8% of our revenue.

Employees

We currently employ 77 employees, 17 of which are employed on a full-time basis (6 in administration and 11 in Operations), and 60 of which are unionized. We hire union employees on an “as needed basis” and the number of union employees will vary depending on the number of jobs in process.

ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMPANY

We are not currently profitable and may never become profitable.

We have a history of losses and expect to incur continuing losses and negative operating cash flow for the foreseeable future. As such, we may never achieve or maintain profitability. For the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, we incurred losses from continuing operations of approximately $1.2 million and approximately $3.6 million, respectively, and comprehensive loss attributable to WPCS shareholders for those years were approximately $1.2 million and approximately $2.4 million, respectively. After taking into account discontinued operations, net loss attributable WPCS common shareholders was approximately $2.26 million for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017 and approximately $8.27 million for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016. In addition, our cumulative deficit at April 30, 2017 was approximately $87.1 million. While we also expect to experience negative cash flow for the foreseeable future as a result of such losses, we currently anticipate that our cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, fund our operating losses and capital expenditures for at least 12 months from the date of filing this annual report. To achieve and maintain profitability, we need to generate additional significant sources of revenues and control our operating expenses, neither of which are certain to occur. Our failure to achieve or maintain profitability could negatively impact the value of our securities.

Our Suisun City Operations line of credit contains various covenants which, if not complied with, could accelerate our repayment obligations, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial conditions and results of operations.

The agreement governing our Suisun City Operations’ line of credit requires our Suisun City Operations to comply with certain financial and operational covenants. These covenants require our Suisun Operations to, among other things, maintain a certain quick ratio and a minimum net worth. As of the filing date of this report, our Suisun City Operations were in compliance with these covenants. However, our Suisun City Operations’ continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors, and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions, and thus there are no assurances that our Suisun City Operations will continue to comply with these covenants. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in a default that, if we were unable to obtain a waiver from the lender, could accelerate our repayment obligations, if any, under the line of credit and thereby have a material adverse impact on our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations, although as of July 27, 2017, the Company has not drawn down on the line of credit. This line of credit is scheduled to expire on August 15, 2017 and we are currently in the renewal process, which if successful, would extend the agreement’s expiration date to August 15, 2018. If we are unable to renew there are no assurances that we will be able to obtain similar financing.

We may be unable to successfully implement Organic Growth Initiatives, including into new geographic markets and market segments, and manage our growth.

We define “Organic Growth Initiatives” as our efforts to increase revenues by: (i) expanding in existing markets, such as our Suisun City Operations, by offering, amongst other things, new products and services, building a direct sales force, and forming strategic alliances; (ii) opening new markets, those without any existing operations, otherwise known as “greenfielding” and (iii) entering into new markets via acquisition, and then subsequently growing such businesses through various methods, other than further acquisition.

As such, our long-term growth strategy depends, in part, in addition to possible strategic acquisitions, on the Organic Growth Initiatives, including the expansion of our operations into new geographic markets and market segments. Our ability to effectively implement Organic Growth Initiatives depends, among other things, on our ability to identify and successfully enter and market our services in new geographic markets and market segments, our ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel, our ability to coordinate our efforts across various geographic markets and market segments, our ability to maintain and grow relationships with our existing customers and expand our customer base, our ability to offer new products and services, our ability to form strategic alliances and partnerships, our ability to secure key vendor and/or distributor relationships, and the availability of sufficient capital. In connection with expanding our operations into new geographic markets, we may be unable to replicate the Suisun City Operations, in other markets, based solely upon greenfielding.

While continuing to weigh all strategic options available to us, the Company decided, based upon the prior experience of key members of its operational management team in the Texas market, to launch a greenfielding effort in Texas. As such, the Company began operations in San Antonio, Texas in January 2016 and then commenced operations in Dallas, Texas in April 2016. During the period from May 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017, the Texas Operations generated approximately $881,000 in revenue, while incurring approximately $1,799,000 in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses in starting these two offices. During November 2016, we instituted some changes and cost reductions in the Texas Operations staffing and related expenses to better align our operational costs with short-term projected revenue expectations. The Company initially anticipated expending approximately $750,000 to develop these markets and the Texas Operations were taking longer than anticipated to begin generating the expected level of revenue to warrant continued operation. Therefore, in late December 2016, we decided to close the Texas Operations and at the end of February 2017 the San Antonio and Dallas offices were closed. If we continue to be unable to successfully implement our Organic Growth Initiatives our long-term growth and ability to achieve profitability may be adversely impacted.

Acquisitions involve risks that could result in a reduction of our operating results, cash flows and liquidity.

We have made, and in the future may continue to make strategic acquisitions. However, we may not be able to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, or may be unable to obtain the consent of our shareholders and therefore, may not be able to complete such acquisitions. We may pay for acquisitions with our common stock or with convertible securities, which may dilute your investment in our common stock, or we may decide to pursue acquisitions that investors may not agree with. In addition, we may need to seek additional financing for any such acquisitions and there is no assurance that any such financing could be obtained. In connection with most of our past acquisitions, we had also agreed to substantial earn-out arrangements. Although no such arrangements exist at this time, to the extent we were to defer the payment of the purchase price for any future acquisition through a cash earn-out arrangement, it would reduce our cash flows in subsequent periods. In addition, acquisitions may expose us to operational challenges and risks, including:

Completing acquisitions may require significant management time and financial resources because we may need to assimilate widely dispersed operations with distinct corporate cultures. In addition, acquired companies may have liabilities that we failed, or were unable, to discover in the course of performing due diligence investigations. We cannot assure you that the indemnification granted to us by sellers of acquired companies will be sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the possible liabilities associated with businesses or properties we assume upon consummation of an acquisition. We may learn additional information about our acquired businesses that materially adversely affect us, such as unknown or contingent liabilities and liabilities related to compliance with applicable laws. Any such liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Failure to successfully manage the operational challenges and risks associated with, or resulting from, acquisitions could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Borrowings or issuances of convertible securities associated with these acquisitions may also result in higher levels of indebtedness, which could impact our ability to service our debt within the scheduled repayment terms.

Provisions pertaining to the Series H-3 Shares may inhibit our ability to consummate a financing.

Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement that we executed in connection with the issuance and sale of the Series H-3 Shares, we agreed to not issue any shares of common stock, or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common stock, except for certain permitted issuances, without the consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding Series H-3 Shares, for a period beginning on the closing date and ending on the earlier of (i) December 31, 2017 (i.e., nine months after the closing date) or (ii) a Change in Control (as that term is defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) of the Company (the “Restricted Period”). In addition, certain of our officers and directors agreed not to exercise their Company stock options during the Restricted Period, except in connection with a Change in Control of the Company. While, at the present time, we do not anticipate the need for additional capital during the Restricted Period, we cannot assure you that, due to unanticipated changes to our business or economic conditions in the markets in which we operate or in the economy at large, we will not require additional capital. These provisions may prevent us from raising additional capital or, at least, make it more difficult or more expensive for us to complete a financing.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS

If we fail to accurately estimate costs associated with our fixed-price contracts using percentage-of-completion, our actual results could vary from our assumptions, which may reduce our profitability or impair our financial performance.

A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from fixed price contracts. Under these contracts, we set the price of our services on an aggregate basis and assume the risk that the costs associated with our performance may be greater than we anticipated. We recognize revenue and profit on these contracts as the work on these projects progresses on a percentage-of-completion basis. Under the percentage-of-completion method, contracts in process are valued at cost plus accrued profits less earned revenues and progress payments on uncompleted contracts.

The percentage-of-completion method therefore relies on estimates of total expected contract costs. These costs may be affected by a variety of factors, such as lower than anticipated productivity, conditions at work sites differing materially from what was anticipated at the time we bid on the contract and higher costs of materials and labor. Contract revenue and total cost estimates are reviewed and revised monthly as the work progresses, such that adjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision. Adjustments are reflected in contract revenue for the fiscal period affected by these revised estimates. If estimates of costs to complete long-term contracts indicate a loss, we immediately recognize the full amount of the estimated loss. Such adjustments and accrued losses could result in reduced profitability and liquidity.

Failure to properly manage projects could result in unanticipated costs or claims.

Our project engagements may involve large scale, highly complex projects. The quality of our performance on such projects depends in large part upon our ability to manage the relationship with our customers, and to effectively manage the project and deploy appropriate resources, including third-party contractors and our own personnel, in a timely manner. Any defects or errors or failure to meet customers’ expectations could result in claims for substantial damages against us. Our contracts generally limit our liability for damages that arise from negligent acts, errors, mistakes or omissions in rendering services to our customers. However, we cannot be sure that these contractual provisions will protect us from liability for damages in the event we are sued. In addition, in certain instances, we guarantee customers that we will complete a project by a scheduled date or that the network will achieve certain performance standards. If the project or network experiences a performance problem, we may not be able to recover the additional costs we would incur, which could exceed revenues realized from a project.

We may be unable to obtain sufficient bonding capacity to undertake certain projects.

Some of our contracts require performance and payment bonds. If we are not able to renew or obtain a sufficient level of bonding capacity in the future, we may be precluded from being able to bid for certain contracts or successfully contract with certain customers. In addition, even if we are able to successfully renew or obtain performance or payment bonds, we may be required to post letters of credit in connection with the bonds, which could negatively affect our cash flow.

Furthermore, under standard terms in the surety market, sureties issue or continue bonds on a project-by-project basis and can decline to issue bonds at any time or require the posting of additional collateral as a condition to issuing or renewing any bonds. If we were to experience an interruption or reduction in the availability of bonding capacity as a result of these or any other reasons, we may be unable to compete for or work on certain projects that would require bonding.

The ability of our Suisun City Operations to obtain performance and payment bonds from traditional surety markets within the insurance industry has been adversely impacted by our operating losses and negative working capital at the consolidated Company level.

An economic downturn in any of the industries we serve could lead to less demand for our services.

Because the vast majority of our revenue is derived from a few industries, a downturn in any of those industries would adversely affect our results of operations. Specifically, an economic downturn in any industry we serve could result in the delay, reduction or cancellation of projects by our customers as well as cause our customers to outsource less work, resulting in decreased demand for our services and potentially impacting our operations and our ability to grow at historical levels. A number of other factors, including financing conditions and potential bankruptcies in the industries we serve or a prolonged economic downturn or recession, could adversely affect our customers and their ability or willingness to fund capital expenditures in the future. Consolidation, competition, capital constraints or negative economic conditions in the private sector, public services, healthcare energy industries and the K-12 education market may also result in reduced spending by, or the loss of, one or more of our customers.

We have a significant amount of accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings assets.

We extend credit to our customers as a result of performing work under contracts prior to billing our customers for that work. At April 30, 2017, we had net accounts receivable of approximately $4,200,000 and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings of approximately $411,000. We periodically assess the credit risk of our customers and continuously monitor the timeliness of payments. Slowdowns in the industries we serve may impair the financial condition of one or more of our customers and hinder their ability to pay us on a timely basis or at all. Further, bankruptcies or financial difficulties within the markets we serve could hinder the ability of our customers to pay us on a timely basis or at all, reducing our cash flows and adversely impacting our liquidity and profitability. Additionally, we could incur losses in excess of current bad debt allowances.

The loss of one or more key members of our management team could adversely affect our business.

Currently, we have only one line of business – our Suisun City Operations, which is based in California and managed by a key employee.  As such, our business and financial performance depends on the continued service and performance of this employee, who has extensive experience and specialized expertise in the installation and service of voice and data networks.  We do not have an employment agreement with this employee nor do we carry “key man” life insurance.  We cannot assure that we can continue to retain the services of the employee or that we can hire or train anyone to replace him, without having some effect on the operations, should his employment with us terminate.  Thus, the loss of the employee’s services, whether by resignation, retirement, disability or death, could have a material adverse impact on our business and operating results

The industry in which we operate has relatively low barriers to entry and increased competition could result in margin erosion, which could make profitability even more difficult to sustain.

Other than the technical skills required in our business, the barriers to entry in our business are relatively low. We do not have any intellectual property rights to protect our business methods and business start-up costs do not pose a significant barrier to entry. The success of our business is dependent on our employees, customer relations and the successful performance of our services. If we face increased competition as a result of new entrants in our markets, we could experience reduced operating margins and loss of market share and brand recognition.

Our business depends upon our ability to keep pace with the latest technological changes, and our failure to do so could make us less competitive in our industry.

The market for our services is characterized by rapid change and technological improvements. Failure to respond in a timely and cost-effective way to these technological developments may result in serious harm to our business and operating results. We have derived, and we expect to continue to derive, a substantial portion of our revenues from design-build services that are based upon today’s leading technologies and that are capable of adapting to future technologies. As a result, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to develop and market service offerings that respond in a timely manner to the technological advances of our customers, evolving industry standards and changing preferences.

Amounts included in our backlog may not result in actual revenue or translate into profits.

As of April 30, 2017, we had a backlog of unfilled orders of approximately $14,596,000. This backlog amount is based on contract values and purchase orders and may not result in actual receipt of revenue in the originally anticipated period or at all. In addition, contracts included in our backlog may not be profitable. 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 delays or cancellations in the future. If our backlog fails to materialize, we could experience a further reduction in revenue, profitability and liquidity.

Employee strikes and other labor-related disruptions could adversely affect our operations.

Our business is labor intensive. As of April 30, 2017, approximately 78% of our workforce was unionized. Strikes or labor disputes with our unionized employees may adversely affect our ability to conduct our business. If we are unable to reach agreement with any of our unionized work groups on future negotiations regarding the terms of their collective bargaining agreements, or if additional segments of our workforce become unionized, we may be subject to work interruptions or stoppages. Any of these events could be disruptive to our operations and could result in negative publicity, loss of contracts and a decrease in revenues. Our current union contract expires in November 2017.

Our quarterly results fluctuate and could cause our stock price to decline.

Our quarterly operating results have fluctuated in the past and will likely fluctuate in the future. As a result, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations are not a good indication of our future performance. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, are likely to cause these fluctuations. Some of these factors include:

Because our operating results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter, our operating results may not meet the expectations of securities analysts and investors, and our common stock could decline significantly which may expose us to risks of securities litigation, impair our ability to attract and retain qualified individuals using equity incentives and make it more difficult to complete acquisitions using equity as consideration.

Our future plans and growth are dependent on maintaining sufficient working capital.

Our future plans and growth are dependent on our ability to increase revenues and continue our business development efforts surrounding our contract award backlog. Should we continue to incur losses and if revenues do not generate from the backlog as expected, we may need to raise additional capital to expand our business and continue as a going concern. We currently anticipate that our current cash position will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements to continue our sales and marketing efforts for at least 12 months. If in the future, our plans or assumptions change, or prove to be inaccurate, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private debt, or equity offerings, financings, corporate collaborations, or other means. We may also be required to reduce operating expenditures or investments in our infrastructure.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMMON STOCK

If we are unable to satisfy NASDAQ maintenance requirements, our common stock may be delisted from NASDAQ, which could impair the liquidity and the value of our common stock.

Continued listing on NASDAQ generally requires that (i) we maintain at least $2,500,000 in stockholders equity, or $35,000,000 in market capitalization, or $500,000 in net income in either the last fiscal year, or two out of the last three fiscal years, (ii) we maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, (iii) there be at least 500,000 shares in the public float valued at $1,000,000 or more, (iv) our common stock have at least two active market makers, and (v) our common stock be held by at least 300 public holders. If we are unable to satisfy NASDAQ’S maintenance requirements, our common stock may be delisted from NASDAQ. In such event, trading in our common stock would likely take place in the over-the-counter market on the “OTC Markets” or the “OTC Bulletin Board.” Consequently, the liquidity of our common stock could be impaired, not only in the number of shares of common stock which could be bought and sold, but also through delays in the timing of transactions, a reduction in security analysts and new media coverage and lower prices for our common stock than might otherwise be obtained. While the shares of our common stock meet current NASDAQ listing requirements and are currently listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market, there can be no assurance that we will meet the criteria for continued listing.

Over the last three years we have received four notices from the Listing Qualifications Staff of NASDAQ that we failed to satisfy one of the continued listing requirements for continued listing requirement on The Nasdaq Capital Markets and that, unless remedial action was timely taken our common stock would be delisted. The first notice, dated November 3, 2014, advised us that we failed to meet the minimum stock price requirement set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) because for the previous 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for our common stock had closed below $1.00 per share. On April 10, 2015, we effectuated a 1-for-22 reverse split to remedy this deficiency and regained compliance. On each of December 29, 2014, June 1, 2015 and December 12, 2016, we were notified that we did not meet the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing set forth in Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). In each instance, we resolved the issue by issuing and selling equity securities – specifically, our Series H Preferred Stock, Series H-1 Shares, Series H-2 Shares and Series H-3 Shares.

While we continue to monitor our compliance with the requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, we cannot assure you that we will not fail to satisfy one of the criteria in the future. If that were to occur, NASDAQ may again take steps to delist our common stock. A delisting would likely have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and would likely impair your ability to sell or purchase our common stock if and when you wish to do so. In the event of a delisting, we cannot assure you that any action we take to restore listing would be successful. Even if successful, we cannot assure you that any such action would stabilize the market price of our common stock, improve the liquidity of our common stock, or prevent our future non-compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements. Further, if we were to be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market, our common stock would no longer be recognized as a “covered security” and we would be subject to regulation in each state in which we offer our securities. Thus, delisting from NASDAQ could adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through the public or private sale of equity securities, would significantly impact the ability of investors to trade our securities and would negatively impact the value and liquidity of our common stock. Delisting could also have other negative results, including the potential loss of confidence by employees, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities.

If our common stock were delisted from NASDAQ, the Company would be subject to the risks relating to penny stocks.

If our common stock were to be delisted from trading on NASDAQ and the trading price of the common stock were below $5.00 per share on the date the common stock were delisted, trading in our common stock would also be subject to the requirements of certain rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These rules require additional disclosure by broker-dealers in connection with any trades involving a stock defined as a "penny stock" and impose various sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, generally institutions. These additional requirements may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in securities that are classified as penny stocks, which could severely limit the market price and liquidity of such securities and the ability of purchasers to sell such securities in the secondary market. A penny stock is defined generally as any non-exchange listed equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.

Our stock price may be volatile, which could result in lawsuits against us and our officers and directors.

The stock market in general, and the stock prices of technology and telecommunications companies in particular, have experienced volatility that has often been unrelated to, or disproportionate to, the operating performance of those companies. The market price of our common stock has fluctuated in the past and is likely to fluctuate in the future. Between May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017, our common stock has traded as low as $1.18 and as high as $1.68 per share, based upon information provided by the NASDAQ Capital Market. Factors, which could have a significant impact on the market price of our common stock include, but are not limited to, the following:

Companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have frequently been the objects of securities class action litigation. Class action and derivative lawsuits could result in substantial costs to us and cause a diversion of our management’s attention and resources, which could materially harm our financial condition and results of operations.

We can issue shares of preferred stock without shareholder approval, which could adversely affect the rights of common shareholders.

Our certificate of incorporation permits us to establish the rights, privileges, preferences and restrictions, including voting rights, of future series of our preferred stock and to issue such stock without approval from our stockholders. The rights of holders of our common stock may suffer as a result of the rights granted to holders of preferred stock that we may issue in the future. In addition, we could issue preferred stock to prevent a change in control of our company, depriving common shareholders of an opportunity to sell their stock at a price in excess of the prevailing market price.

Certain provisions of our corporate governing documents could make an acquisition of our Company more difficult.

The following provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as currently in effect, as well as Delaware law, could discourage potential proposals to acquire us, delay or prevent a change in control of us or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock:

ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES

Our principal executive office is located in Suisun City, California. We operate our Suisun City Operations under an office lease in the following location:

We believe that our existing facility is suitable and adequate to meet our current business requirements. We intend to renew our lease at the current location or, in the event we are unable to renew such lease, we would seek similar facilities in the same geographic location.

ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time the Company has been subject to, and may in the future be subject to, ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business. At the present time, the Company is not involved in any material legal proceedings.

ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Price Range of Common Stock

Our common stock is currently traded on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “WPCS”. For the periods indicated, the following table sets forth the high and low sale prices of our common stock as reported by The NASDAQ Stock Market.

As of July 19, 2017, we had 65 holders of record of our common stock. As of July 19, 2017 the closing bid price of our common stock was $1.32 per share.

Dividend Policy

We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings to fund ongoing operations and future capital requirements of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as the Board deems relevant. We were required to accrue dividends on our Series F, F-1, G, and G-1 Preferred Stock and during the year ended April 30, 2016 paid a portion of those dividends by issuing shares of our common stock. As of April 30, 2017, there is no further obligation for the Company to pay any dividends on Series F, F-1, G or G-1 Preferred Stock, as all of these shares have been converted into common stock.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

None.

ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not applicable.

ITEM 7 - 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 SEC. 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.

Overview

We currently specialize in contracting services offering communications, security and audio-visual infrastructure through its Suisun City Operations. We previously announced that we launched the Texas Operations in San Antonio, Texas in January 2016 and then commenced operations in Dallas, Texas in April 2016. During the year ended April 30, 2017, the Texas Operations generated approximately $1,006,000 in revenue, while incurring approximately $1,980,000 in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses in starting these two offices. During November 2016, we instituted some changes and cost reductions in the Texas Operations staffing and related expenses to better align our operational costs with short-term projected revenue expectations. We initially anticipated expending approximately $750,000 to develop these markets and the Texas Operations were taking longer than anticipated to begin generating the expected level of revenue to warrant continued operation. Therefore, in late December 2016, we decided to close the Texas Operations and, at the end of February 2017, the San Antonio and Dallas offices were closed.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, we sold our joint venture interest in the former China Operations and therefore, the financial results of the China Operations for the year ended April 30, 2016, are included in the results from discontinued operations in our financial statements.

Our Suisun City Operations communication infrastructure services offers low voltage communications infrastructure contracting services to the public services, healthcare, energy and corporate enterprise markets. We provide an integrated approach to project coordination that creates cost-effective solutions. Corporations, government entities, healthcare organizations and educational institutions depend on the reliability and accuracy of voice, data and video communications. However, the potential for this new technology cannot be realized without the right infrastructure to support the convergence of technology. In this regard, we create integrated building systems, including the installation of advanced structured cabling systems. We specialize in wireless technology and a combination of various technologies to develop a cost-effective network for a customer's wireless communication requirements. This includes Wi-Fi networks, point-to-point systems, cellular networks, in-building systems and two-way communication systems. We support the integration of telecommunications, life safety, security and HVAC and design for future growth by building in additional capacity for expansion as new capabilities are added.

For the fiscal years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, we generated revenues from continuing operations of $16,737,000 and $14,555,000, respectively. Our backlog at April 30, 2017 was $14,596,000 as compared to $13,200,000 at April 30, 2016.

Company Strategy

During the past two fiscal years, our strategy in the contracting services segment included divesting certain operations through the sale of our China Operations and closing of our Texas Operations.

We divested and/or closed these operations either because they were not profitable, or were part of our plan to reduce expenses and liabilities, improve operational performance, as well as to generate cash for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Meanwhile, our ongoing plan continues to be to strengthen our balance sheet as well as to increase revenue, profit and cash flow at our Suisun City Operations and seeking viable acquisition and/or merger candidate(s).

After completing our restructuring plan in fiscal year 2016, we launched a series of initiatives targeting revenue enhancement, including:

We believe that these initiatives have the potential to improve the our business and provide more opportunities for growth.

Historically, our Suisun City Operations operated primarily as a subcontractor for low-voltage structured cabling systems, which were generally secured through the competitive bidding process. We were not adequately positioned with the resources to deliver a fully integrated offering to include audio-visual and security. As a result, such opportunities had either been lost, or had to be subcontracted to others. However, with the recent additions we have instituted, we are now able to offer a full turnkey service in our Suisun City Operations that will allow us to be fully engaged with our customers well after an initial installation is completed.

In addition to broadening our contracting revenue potential and offering higher margin recurring service capabilities, we are also pursuing and securing more corporate affiliations and strategic alliances that have the potential to create more direct relationships capable of advancing our business opportunities even further.

Furthermore, we continue to aggressively explore other viable growth opportunities.

Current Operating 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 during the current fiscal year:

With regards to our financial results from continuing operations for the year ended April 30, 2017, we generated revenue of approximately $16,737,000 as compared to revenue of $14,555,000 for the same period last year. This $2,182,000 increase in revenue was due primarily to a $1,177,000 increase in revenue attributable to our Suisun City Operations and a $1,005,000 increase in revenue attributable to our Texas Operations (as previously mentioned, we have closed our Texas Operations in the fourth quarter of 2017).

We generated a net loss to common stock shareholders for the year ended April 30, 2017 of approximately $2,256,000, or $.76 per share of common stock, which includes approximately $1,037,000 of non-cash beneficial conversion dividends on the Series H-2 Shares and the Series H-3 Shares. The non-cash dividends have no impact on our operating income or cash flows. The net loss also includes a $580,000 of non-cash compensation expense associated with the issuance of stock options.

The net loss to common stock shareholders for the year ended April 30, 2017 compares to a net loss of approximately $8,270,000, or $3.61 per share of common stock for the year ended April 30, 2016, which includes approximately $4,743,000 of non-cash dividends on Series F-1 and G-1 Preferred Stock and $744,000 of non-cash beneficial conversion dividends on the Series H-1 Shares. The non-cash charges were offset by $400,000 in non-cash gains recorded on Section 16 settlements. The non-cash charges and gains have no impact on our operating income or cash flows. The net loss also includes a $838,000 gain loss from discontinued operations from the sale of our China Operations.

The markets we serve in public services, healthcare, and energy continue to afford opportunities to grow our business. Two of our most important economic indicators for measuring our future revenue producing capability and demand for our services continue to be our backlog and bid list. For comparative purposes, our backlog and bid list for prior periods only includes our continuing operations. Our backlog of unfilled orders was approximately $14,596,000 at April 30, 2017, compared to backlog of $13,200,000 for the same period last year. Our goal is to convert more items on our bid list into contract awards which will increase our backlog in the quarters ahead.

We believe that our low voltage communication infrastructure contracting services for public services, healthcare, energy and corporate enterprise markets will create additional opportunities. We believe that the ability to provide comprehensive communications infrastructure contracting services gives us a competitive advantage. In regard to strategic development, our focus is on organic growth opportunities and we feel optimistic about the markets we serve as evidenced by our new contract awards and customers continuing to seek bids from us, due to our experience in these markets.

Results of Operations for the Year Ended April 30, 2017 Compared to the Year Ended April 30, 2016

Operating Loss

We had an operating loss of approximately $2,545,000 for year ended April 30, 2017. This operating loss was comprised primarily of $1,043,000 in operating income from Suisun City Operations and which was offset by approximately $2,602,000 of corporate overhead expenses, of which approximately $580,000 related to non-cash compensation expense recognized on the issuance of employee stock options, and a $986,000 loss from the startup of our Texas Operations.

For the year ended April 30, 2016, we had an operating loss of approximately $4,032,000 which was comprised primarily of $1,064,000 in operating income from Suisun City Operations which was offset by approximately $4,813,000 of corporate overhead expenses, of which approximately $2,439,000 related to non-cash compensation expense recognized upon the issuance of employee stock options, a $237,000 in expenses from the startup of our Texas Operations and a write-off of our remaining Trenton Operations’ assets of $47,000. The details of the operating loss are as follows:

Revenue

Revenue for the year ended April 30, 2017, increased by approximately $2,182,000, or 15%, to approximately $16,737,000, as compared to approximately $14,555,000 for same period last year. The increase in revenue was due primarily to a $1,177,000 increase in revenue in Suisun City Operations and a $1,005,000 increase in revenue from our Texas Operations. (We closed our Texas Operations in the fourth quarter of 2017 and do not expect to have any further revenue from that operation). The increased sales in the Suisun City Operations is due to an increase in the number of contracts rather than adding a single large contract.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue, which consists of direct costs on contracts: materials, direct labor, third party subcontractor services, union benefits and other overhead costs increased by approximately $1,323,000, or 11%, to approximately $12,894,000, or 77% of revenue, for the year ended April 30, 2017, as compared to approximately $11,570,000, or 79.5% of revenue, for the same period in 2016. The decrease in the cost of revenue as a percentage of sales was due primarily to attracting new contracts with lower subcontracting costs in the Suisun City Operations.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

For the year ended April 30, 2017, total selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $680,000, or 10%, to approximately $6,272,000 as compared to $6,952,000 for the year ended April 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to lower: (i) non-cash stock compensation expense of approximately $1,859,000 for stock options issued; (ii) accounting and legal fees of approximately $335,000; and (iii) various miscellaneous costs of approximately $101,000, all of which were partially offset by higher: (i) expenses in our Texas Operations of approximately $975,000; (ii) salary expenses of approximately $354,000 and (iii) various miscellaneous costs of approximately $334,000.

Depreciation and Amortization

For the year ended April 30, 2017, depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $50,000, or 77%, to approximately $115,000 as compared to approximately $65,000 for same period in 2016. The increase in expense was due to the addition of computer equipment, automobiles and office furniture in the San Antonio and Dallas offices.

Loss from Continuing Operations

We had a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $1,219,000 for the year ended April 30, 2017 as compared to a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $3,631,000 for the same period in 2016. Loss from continuing operations is determined by adjusting the operating loss by the following items:

Interest Expense

For the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, interest expense was approximately $7,000 and $3,000, respectively. The increase in interest expense in 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 is attributable to interest on automobile loans.

Income from Section 16 Settlement

For the year ended April 30, 2016, we received income from Section 16 settlements of $400,000. This income was comprised of forgiveness of certain promissory notes and receipt of cash as part of the settlements with certain note holders who were defendants named in a Section 16 litigation brought by a shareholder of the Company. These settlements resolved all issues related to this litigation. There was no income from Section 16 settlements for the year ended April 30, 2017.

Income from Arbitration and Other Settlements 

During the year ended April 30, 2017, we received approximately $1,150,000 in connection with a global settlement agreement and mutual release to resolve all existing disputes and claims regarding the construction of the Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, located in Camden, New Jersey, in which we served as an electrical prime contractor.

During the year ended April 30, 2017, we received approximately $30,000 in connection with a settlement of an outstanding contract in our Suisun City Operations.

Other Income

For the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, other income was approximately $143,000 compared to approximately $5,000, respectively. The increase in other income in 2017 is primarily due to the negotiation and eventual reduction of certain accounts payable balances.

Net Loss Attributable to WPCS Common Shareholders

We incurred a net loss attributable to WPCS common stock shareholders of approximately $2,256,000 for the year ended April 30, 2017 as compared to a net loss attributable to WPCS common stock shareholders of approximately $8,270,000 for the same period in 2016. The following items are the adjustments to the loss from continuing operations that result in determining the net loss attributable to WPCS common stock shareholders.

Gain from Discontinued Operations

As a result of the sale of our China Operations, we have recorded all activity related to that subsidiaries as income from discontinued operations (see Note 13 – Discontinued Operations). The cumulative effect is net income of approximately $865,000 for the year ended April 30, 2016. There was no activity from discontinued operations for the year ended April 30, 2017.

Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock

As a result of the issuance of preferred stock, we declared dividends, make-whole dividends, and deemed dividends of approximately $1,037,000 for the year ended April 30, 2017 as compared to approximately $5,487,000 for the same period in 2016. These dividends are non-cash and were either paid in shares of common stock or result due to the calculation of a beneficial conversion feature upon the issuance of preferred stock.

Effects of Inflation

Inflation has not had a material impact on our business.

Liquidity and Capital Resources as of April 30, 2017

As of April 30, 2017, we had a working capital surplus of approximately $2,862,000, which consisted of current assets of approximately $6,811,000 and current liabilities of approximately $3,949,000. The current liabilities as presented in the audited balance sheet at April 30, 2017 primarily consist of approximately $1,790,000 of accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximately $2,106,000 of billings in excess of contract costs and approximately $52,000 of short-term vehicle loans.

Our cash and cash equivalents balance at April 30, 2017 was approximately $2,159,000 of which approximately $500,000 is classified as restricted cash.

Our operating activities used approximately $1,367,000 of cash for the year ended April 30, 2017. The major components of the net cash used in operating activities were the loss from operations of approximately $1,219,000, the increase in accounts receivable of approximately $1,314,000, the reduction of accounts payable of approximately $282,000 offset by an increase in the billings in excess of costs of approximately $748,000 and the non-cash charge associated with the issuance of stock options of approximately $602,000.

Our investing activities used cash of approximately $77,000, for the year ended April 30, 2017, due to the purchase of equipment of approximately $77,000.

Our financing activities provided cash of approximately $1,368,000 for the year ended April 30, 2017, primarily from the issuance of the Series H-2 Shares and the Series H-3 Shares offset by payment to satisfy obligations under our loan payable agreements.

Our future plans and growth are dependent on our ability to increase revenues and continue our business development efforts surrounding our contract award backlog. If we continue to incur losses and revenues do not generate from the backlog as expected we may need to raise additional capital to continue as a going concern. We currently anticipate that our cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, fund our operating losses and capital expenditures for at least 12 months from the date of filing this annual report. If in the future our plans or assumptions change or prove to be inaccurate, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private debt or equity offerings, financings, corporate collaborations, or other means. We may also be required to reduce operating expenditures or investments in its infrastructure.

In addition, our Suisun Operations has a $1.0 million operating line of credit which expires on August 15, 2017. It is our plan to renew that line of credit for one year from the expiration date but there is no assurance that the line will be renewed.

Backlog

As of April 30, 2017, we had a backlog of unfilled orders of approximately $14,596,000 as compared to approximately $13,200,000 at April 30, 2016. 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.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating lease commitments.

Critical Accounting Policies

Included below is a discussion of critical accounting policies used in our preparation of the 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.

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 the calculation of percentage-of-completion on uncompleted contracts, allowance for doubtful accounts, realization of deferred tax assets, and valuation of equity instruments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

We generate our revenue by offering communications infrastructure contracting services. Our contracting 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 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.

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.

The length of our contracts varies. Assets and liabilities related to long-term contracts are included in current assets and current liabilities as they will be liquidated in the normal course of contract completion, although this may require more than one year. 

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, our 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 payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our material financial instruments at April 30, 2017 and for which disclosure of estimated fair value is required by certain accounting standards consisted of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, account payable, notes, common stock warrants and loans payable. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are equal to their carrying value because of their liquidity and short-term maturity. We believe that the fair values of the loans payable do not differ materially from their aggregate carrying values in that substantially all the obligations bear variable interest rates that are based on market rates or interest rates that are periodically adjustable to rates that are based on market rates.

Share Based Compensation

We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. The Company has adopted ASU 2016-09 as of April 30, 2017, and has elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur rather than estimate their forfeiture rate.

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 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.

At April 30, 2017, our net deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance. We will continue to evaluate the realization of our deferred tax assets and liabilities on a periodic basis, and will adjust such amounts in light of changing facts and circumstances.

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.

Adoption of Recent Accounting Standards

In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, that requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued or available to be issued on both an interim and annual basis. Management is required to provide certain footnote disclosures if it concludes that substantial doubt exists or when its plans alleviate substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company adopted ASU 2014-15 as of January 31, 2017, and its adoption did not have any significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 31, 2017 on a prospective basis, and its adoption did not have any significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which addresses specific cash flow classification issues where there is currently diversity in practice including debt prepayment and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2016-15 effective as of January 31, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not impact our results of operations or cash flows. 

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash, which requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. As a result, entities will no longer present transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2016-18 including retrospective adoption for all prior periods. The impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-18 is the addition of a reconciliation of the totals in the statement of cash flows to the related captions in the balance sheet and was not material to the results.

Stock Compensation

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The amendment is to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-09 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted this guidance as of April 30, 2017, and its adoption did not have any significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Standards

See Note 3 of the Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting standards. 

ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Audit Committee of the

Board of Directors and Shareholders of

WPCS International Incorporated

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of WPCS International Incorporated and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of April 30, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of WPCS International Incorporated and Subsidiaries, as of April 30, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Marcum LLP

Marcum LLP

New York, NY

July 21, 2017

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Description of the Business

WPCS International Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (“WPCS”) and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) currently specializes in low voltage communications, audio-visual and security contracting services, conducting business in one segment at one operations center, through its wholly-owned domestic subsidiary, WPCS International - Suisun City, Inc. (“Suisun City Operations”). During the year ended April 30, 2017 the Company also conducted operations from its wholly-owned Texas subsidiary, WPCS International-Texas, Inc. (“Texas Operations”), however, as of April 30, 2017, the Texas Operations has been closed.

The Company is a full-service low voltage contractor that specializes in the installation and service of Voice & Data Networks, Security Systems, Audio-Visual Solutions, and Distributed Antenna Systems and provides experienced project management and delivers complex projects to key vertical markets that include Healthcare, Education, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Commercial Real Estate, Financial, Government, etc.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this Report for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, reflect the accounts of current and former entities as either continued or discontinued operations, as discussed below.

Continuing operations for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016 include the results of operations of: (i) WPCS (which primarily reflects corporate operating expenses and nonoperating income); (ii) Suisun City Operations and the Texas Operations, (the Texas Operations were closed in February 2017 and therefore the Suisun Operation remains the Company’s only active operating subsidiary); (iii) WPCS Incorporated, an inactive subsidiary; and (iv) WPCS International – Trenton, Inc. (“Trenton Operations”), which operations were closed in September 2013.

Discontinued operations for the year ended April 30, 2016 include the results of WPCS Asia Limited, a 60% joint venture interest in Tai'an AGS Pipeline Construction Co. Ltd. (the “China Operations”). There are no discontinued operations for the year ended April 30, 2017.

NOTE 2 – LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of April 30, 2017, the Company had a working capital surplus of approximately $2,862,000 and cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of approximately $2,159,000.

The Company's future plans and growth are dependent on its ability to increase revenues and continue its business development efforts surrounding its contract award backlog. If the Company continues to incur losses and revenues do not generate from the backlog as expected, the Company may need to raise additional capital to expand its business and continue as a going concern. The Company currently anticipates that its current cash position will be sufficient to meet its working capital requirements to continue its sales and marketing efforts for at least 12 months from the filing date of this report. If in the future the Company’s plans or assumptions change or prove to be inaccurate, the Company may need to raise additional funds through public or private debt or equity offerings, financings, corporate collaborations, or other means. The Company may also be required to reduce operating expenditures or investments in its infrastructure.

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NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows:

Principles of Consolidation

All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made in prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications reflect the results of the China operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

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, realization of deferred tax assets, and valuation of equity instruments. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

The Company generates its revenue by offering low voltage communications infrastructure contracting services. The Company’s contracting 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. Cost-to-cost method is used because management considers it to be the best available measure of progress on these 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.

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 length of the Company’s contracts varies but is typically between three months and two years. Assets and liabilities related to long-term contracts are included in current assets and current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as they will be liquidated in the normal course of contract completion, although this may require more than one year.

The Company also recognizes certain revenue from short-term contracts when the services have been provided to the customer. For maintenance contracts, revenue is recognized ratably over the service period.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash and highly liquid investments with a maturity, at time of purchase, of three months or less.

Restricted cash is classified separately on the Balance Sheet and included with cash and cash equivalents on the Statement of Cash Flows. The Company entered into a Series H-3, Preferred Stock, Securities Purchase Agreement, whereby $500,000 of the purchase price was directed to and is to be held in a separate account (the “Restricted Account”). While held in the Restricted Account, the Restricted Account Funds may not be accessed or otherwise used by the Company. The Restricted Account Funds may be released from the Restricted Account upon the unanimous approval of the Company’s board of directors.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable. The Company reduces credit risk by placing its temporary cash and cash equivalents with major domestic financial institutions. At times, such amounts may exceed federally insured limits. The Company reduces credit risk related to accounts receivable by routinely assessing the financial strength of its customers and maintaining an appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts based on its history of write-offs, current economic conditions and an evaluation of the credit risk related to specific customers. The Company does not require collateral in most cases, but may file claims against the construction project if a default in payment occurs.

The Company maintains it cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced losses in such accounts; however, amounts in excess of the federally insured limit may be at risk if the bank experiences financial difficulties. As of April 30, 2017, approximately $1,564,000 was in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits.

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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. The Company determines its 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 Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided for using straight-line methods, in amounts sufficient to charge the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the term of the related lease or the estimated useful lives of the assets (two to three years).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s material financial instruments at April 30, 2017 and 2016 for which disclosure of fair value is required by certain accounting standards consisted of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, account payable, loans payable and short-term bank loan. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and account payable are equal to their carrying value because of their liquidity and short-term maturity. Management believes that the fair values of loans payable and short-term bank loan do not differ materially from their aggregate carrying values, because the interest rates of these financial instruments approximate the prevailing interest rates management expects to receive if additional financing was necessary.

Fair value measurements and disclosures establish a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the type of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach). The levels of hierarchy are described below:

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Fair Value of Series H, Series H-1, H-2 and H-3 Preferred Stock

The fair value of the Preferred Stock is based on unobservable inputs. Such unobservable inputs include use of the Company’s own data or assumptions such as earnings and discounted cash flow. The Company estimates of the fair value of the Preferred Stock is based on assumptions that market participants would use in their estimates of fair value. The Company used the Black Sholes pricing model to determine the fair value of Preferred Series H, H-1, H-2 and H-3 stock.

Other Concentrations

As of April 30, 2017, the Company has 60 union employees in its Suisun City Operations. At April 30, 2017, 78% of the Company’s labor force is subject to collective bargaining agreements. Although the Company’s past experience has been favorable with respect to resolving conflicting demands with these unions, it is always possible that a protracted conflict may occur which could impact the renewal of the collective bargaining agreements. The current union contract is scheduled to expire in November 2017. The Company hires union employees on an “as needed basis” and the number of union employees will vary depending on the number of jobs in process.

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For the fiscal years ended April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2016, the Company had the following concentrations:

Accounts Receivable

The concentration of accounts receivable as of April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2016, respectively are as follows:

The accounts receivable also included retainage receivable of $730,000 and $326,000 at April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2016, respectively, and both the retainage and aged accounts receivable are expected to be collected.

Revenue Recognition

The concentration of revenue recognition for the years ended April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2016, respectively are as follows:

Share Based Compensation

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. The Company has adopted ASU 2016-09 as of April 30, 2017, and has elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur rather than estimate their forfeiture rate.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method which requires deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. 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.

On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its ability to realize its deferred tax assets net of its deferred tax liabilities and adjusts such amounts in light of changing facts and circumstances, including but not limited to the level of past and future taxable income, and the current and future expected utilization of tax benefit carryforwards. The Company considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is required to reduce the net deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized in future periods. The Company considers past performance, expected future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the amount of the valuation allowance. The Company’s forecast of expected future taxable income is based over such future periods that it believes can be reasonably estimated. The Company will continue to evaluate the realization of its deferred tax assets and liabilities on a periodic basis, and will adjust such amounts in light of changing facts and circumstances.

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Adoption of Recent Accounting Standards

In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, that requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued or available to be issued on both an interim and annual basis. Management is required to provide certain footnote disclosures if it concludes that substantial doubt exists or when its plans alleviate substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company adopted ASU 2014-15 as of January 31, 2017, and its adoption did not have any significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 31, 2017 on a prospective basis, and its adoption did not have any significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which addresses specific cash flow classification issues where there is currently diversity in practice including debt prepayment and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2016-15 effective as of January 31, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not impact our results of operations or cash flows. 

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash, which requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. As a result, entities will no longer present transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2016-18 including retrospective adoption for all prior periods. The impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-18 is the addition of a reconciliation of the totals in the statement of cash flows to the related captions in the balance sheet and was not material to the results.

Stock Compensation

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The amendment is to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-09 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 as of April 30, 2017, and its adoption did not have any significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Recent Accounting Standards

Leases

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases (Topic 840) and provides principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than twelve months regardless of classification. Leases with a term of twelve months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The standard will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted upon issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 amends the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and converges areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. The ASU implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The amendment also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. Other major provisions include the capitalization and amortization of certain contract costs, ensuring the time value of money is considered in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The amendments of ASU 2014-09 were effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption prohibited. Entities can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.

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Subsequent to issuing ASU 2014-09, the FASB issued the following amendments concerning the adoption and clarification of ASU 2014-09. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Deferral of the Effective Date” (“ASU 2015-14”), which deferred the effective date one year. As a result, the amendments of ASU 2014-09 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”), which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations in the new revenue recognition standard. ASU 2016-08 clarifies how an entity should identify the unit of accounting (i.e. the specified good or service) for the principal versus agent evaluation and how it should apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”), which reduces the complexity when applying the guidance for identifying performance obligations and improves the operability and understandability of the license implementation guidance. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients” (“ASU 2016-12”), which amends the guidance on transition, collectability, noncash consideration and the presentation of sales and other similar taxes. ASU 2016-12 clarifies that, for a contract to be considered completed at transition, all (or substantially all) of the revenue must have been recognized under legacy GAAP. In addition, ASU 2016-12 clarifies how an entity should evaluate the collectability threshold and when an entity can recognize nonrefundable consideration received as revenue if an arrangement does not meet the standard’s contract criteria. In December 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-20”) to ASC 606, Technical Corrections and Improvements, which outlines technical corrections to certain aspects of the new revenue recognition standard such as provisions for losses on construction type contracts and disclosure of remaining performance obligations, among other aspects. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption of these ASUs may have on its financial statements and related disclosures.

Business Combinations

In January 2017, the FASB issued an ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The amendments in this Update is to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), SEC or other standard setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

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NOTE 4 – BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted net loss per common share from continuing operations is computed as net loss from continuing operations less noncontrolling interest and dividends on preferred stock, divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common stock issuable through exercise of stock options, warrants and Note conversions.

The table below presents the computations of loss per share from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders, after consideration of noncontrolling interest and dividends declared on preferred stock, as follows:

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The following were excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding due to the losses for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, as they would have had an anti-dilutive impact on the Company’s net loss. 

NOTE 5 - 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 April 30, 2017 and 2016:

Revisions in the estimated gross profits on contracts and contract amounts are made in the period in which circumstances requiring the revisions become known. Although management believes it has established adequate procedures for estimating costs to complete on open contracts, it is at least reasonably possible that additional significant costs could occur on contracts prior to completion.

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NOTE 6 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following at April 30, 2017 and 2016:

Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $115,000 and $65,000, respectively.

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NOTE 7 – INCOME FROM SECTION 16 SETTLEMENTS 

For the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company received income from Section 16 settlements of approximately $0 and $400,000, respectively. This income was comprised of forgiveness of certain promissory notes and receipt of cash as part of the settlements with certain note holders who were defendants named in a Section 16 litigation brought by a shareholder of WPCS. These settlements resolved all issues related to this litigation.

NOTE 8 – BANK LINE OF CREDIT

On May 20, 2015, the Company entered into an asset-based revolving credit line agreement with a California-based bank, which provides a $1,000,000 line of credit for its Suisun City Operations. The line of credit expires on August 15, 2017, has an interest rate of prime plus 2% (5% as of April 30, 2017) and is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation based upon eligible accounts receivable. The line of credit is secured by all of the assets of the Company.

In addition, the line of credit requires our Suisun City Operations to comply with certain financial and operational covenants. These covenants require the Suisun City Operations to, among other things, maintain a certain quick ratio and a minimum net worth, which the Suisun City Operations is in compliance with.

As of July 21, 2017, the Company has not drawn down on the line of credit.

NOTE 9 – LOANS PAYABLE

The following tables summarize outstanding loans payable related to automobiles as of April 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively:

NOTE 10 - RETIREMENT PLANS

Employee Benefit Plan 

The Company and its subsidiaries participate in employee savings plans under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code pursuant to which eligible employees may elect to defer a portion of their annual salary by contributing to the plan. There were no Company matching contributions made for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016.

Union Sponsored Pension Plan (Defined Contribution)

The Company contributes to one multiemployer, money purchase defined contribution pension plan pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The plan is qualified under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan is not subject to the Pension Protections Act’s zone status and other reporting obligations, which only apply to Defined Benefit Pension Plans. The information available to the Company about the multiemployer plan in which it participates, whether via request to the plan or publicly available, is generally dated due to the nature of the reporting cycle of multiemployer plans and legal requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) as amended by the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act (“MPPAA”). Based upon the plans most recently available annual report, the Company’s contribution to the plan was less than 5% of each such plans total contributions. The “FIP/RP Status Pending or Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or a rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented.

As the Plan is a Defined Contribution Pension Plan, the Plan is 100% funded and has no unfunded liability balance as of April 30. 2017. In addition, employers who contribute to this Plan have no withdrawal liability.

Information on the significant multiemployer pension plan in which the Company participates is included in the table below.

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NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016 is summarized as follows:

The actual provision for income taxes from continuing operations reflected in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016 differs from the provision computed at the federal statutory tax rates. The principal differences between the statutory income tax and the actual provision for income taxes are summarized as follows:

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are provided for the effects of temporary difference between tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated balance sheets. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years.

The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

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At April 30, 2017, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards for Federal tax purposes approximating $32.1 million expiring in varying amount beginning in 2023 through 2037. The Company also has net operating loss carryforwards in multiple states approximating $32.8 million and expiring in varying amounts beginning in 2023 through 2037. However, the future use of some or all of such carried forward domestic losses may be limited by Sec. 382 of Internal Revenue Code in the event of an ownership change.

The Company considers past performance, expected future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the amount of the valuation allowance. The Company’s forecast of expected future taxable income is based over such future periods that it believes can be reasonably estimated. Based on its analysis as of April 30, 2017, the Company increased its valuation allowance by approximately $1.3 million on its deferred tax assets. Due to the uncertainty of recognizing a tax benefit on loss carryforwards, the Company has provided a valuation allowance of approximately $19.3 million at April 30, 2017.

At April 30, 2017, the Company’s net deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance. The Company continues to analyze the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a regular basis.

Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes requires uncertain tax positions to be classified as non-current income tax liabilities unless they are expected to be paid within one year. The Company has concluded that there are no uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in its consolidated financial statements as of April 30, 2017 and 2016. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense. For the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016 there was no interest expense relating to unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a U.S. federal consolidated income tax return. The U.S. federal statute of limitations remains open for the years April 30, 2014 and thereafter. State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of 3 to 5 years after filing the respective return. The Company is not currently under examination by any taxing authority.

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NOTE 12 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Shares

Series H Preferred Stock

On June 30, 2015, the Company entered into Amendment, Waiver and Exchange Agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with certain of its promissory note holders, who held $1,299,000 in principal amount of unsecured promissory notes of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreements, the Holders agreed to exchange all of the existing indebtedness for, and the Company agreed to issue to the Holders, an aggregate of 8,435 shares of the Company’s newly designated Series H Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Series H Preferred Stock”).

Under the terms of the Series H Certificate of Designation, each share of Series H Preferred Stock has a stated value of $154 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock (“common stock”), equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.54 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits or dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H Preferred Stock to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon such conversion.

Series H-1 Preferred Stock

Between July 14 and July 20, 2015, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with four investors (the “Series H-1 Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Series H-1 Investors an aggregate of 8,532 shares of Series H-1 Preferred Convertible Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series H-1 Shares”), and warrants to purchase 1,279,759 shares of common stock, with exercise prices between $1.63 and $1.66 per share (the “Series H-1 Warrants”). The purchase price for each Series H-1 Share was between $163 and $166 and the purchase price for each Series H-1 Warrant was $0.1250, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,575,000.

The Company has determined that the Warrants qualify for accounting as equity classification. On the issuance date, the Company estimated the fair value of the Warrants at $1,649,000 under the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following primary assumptions: contractual term of 5.0 years, volatility rate of 103%, risk-free interest rate of 2% and expected dividend rate of 0%. Based on the Warrant’s relative fair value to the fair value of the Series H-1 Preferred Convertible Stock, approximately $841,000 of the $1,575,000 of proceeds was allocated to the Warrants, creating a corresponding preferred stock discount in the same amount. 

Due to the reduction of allocated proceeds to Series H-1 Shares the effective conversion price was approximately $0.80 per share or $704,000 in aggregate. Since the conversion option of the preferred stock was immediately exercisable, the amount allocated to the Beneficial Conversion Feature was immediately accreted to preferred dividends, resulting in an increase in the carrying value of the preferred stock. In addition, the Company recognized approximately $378,000 and $41,000 of deemed dividends for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, upon the conversion of shares of Series H-1 preferred to common stock.

Under the terms of the Series H-1 Certificate of Designation, each of the Series H-1 Shares has a stated value of $166 and is convertible into shares of common stock, equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.66 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H-1 Shares to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon the conversion of the Series H-1 Shares.

Series H-2 Preferred Stock

On December 21, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series H-2 Securities Purchase Agreement”) with two investors (the “Series H-2 Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Series H-2 Investors an aggregate of 3,305 shares of Series H-2 Preferred Convertible Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series H-2 Shares”), and warrants to purchase 495,750 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.21 per share (the “Series H-2 Warrants”). The purchase price for each Series H-2 Share was $121 and the purchase price for each Series H-2 Warrant was $0.1250, for aggregate gross proceeds of $461,969.

The Company has determined that the Warrants qualify for accounting as equity classification. On the issuance date, the Company estimated the fair value of the Warrants at $462,000 under the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following primary assumptions: contractual term of 5.0 years, volatility rate of 238%, risk-free interest rate of 2% and expected dividend rate of 0%. Based on the Warrant’s relative fair value to the fair value of the Series H-2 Shares, approximately $231,000 of the $462,000 of aggregate fair value was allocated to the Warrants, creating a corresponding preferred stock discount in the same amount. 

Due to the reduction of allocated proceeds to Series H-2 Shares, the effective conversion price was approximately $0.60 per share creating a beneficial conversion feature of $183,000. Since the conversion option of the Series H-2 Shares was immediately exercisable, the beneficial conversion feature was immediately accreted to preferred dividends, resulting in an increase in the carrying value of the Series H-2 Shares.

Under the terms of the Series H-2 Certificate of Designation, each of the Series H-2 Shares has a stated value of $121 and is convertible into shares of common stock, equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.21 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H-2 Shares to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon the conversion of the Series H-2 Shares.

Pursuant to a Placement Agent Agreement with an investment banking firm, at closing the Company paid a commission equal to seven percent (7%) of the aggregate consideration raised from the sale of the Series H-2 Shares and the Series H-2 Warrants, which amounted to $32,338. The investment banking firm is also entitled to a seven percent (7%) commission for any sales of equity or convertible debt securities made by the Company to the Investors through December 14, 2017. 

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Series H-3 Preferred Stock

On March 30, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement”) with five investors (the “Series H-3 Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Series H-3 Investors an aggregate of 7,017 shares of Series H-3 Preferred Convertible Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series H-3 Shares”), and warrants to purchase 1,101,751 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.38 per share (the “Series H-3 Warrants”). The purchase price for each Series H-3 Share was $138 and the purchase price for each Series H-3 Warrant was $0.1250, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,100,000.

The Company has determined that the Warrants qualify for accounting as equity classification. On the issuance date, the Company estimated the fair value of the Warrants at $1,147,000 under the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following primary assumptions: contractual term of 5.0 years, volatility rate of 106%, risk-free interest rate of 1.93% and expected dividend rate of 0%. Based on the Warrant’s relative fair value to the fair value of the Series H-3 Shares, approximately $557,000 of the $1,147,000 of aggregate fair value was allocated to the Warrants, creating a corresponding preferred stock discount in the same amount. 

Due to the reduction of allocated proceeds to Series H-3 Shares, the effective conversion price was approximately $0.69 per share creating a beneficial conversion feature of $476,000. Since the conversion option of the Series H-3 Shares was immediately exercisable, the beneficial conversion feature was immediately accreted to preferred dividends, resulting in an increase in the carrying value of the Series H-3 Shares.

Pursuant to the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement, $500,000 of the purchase price (the “Restricted Account Funds”) was directed to and is to be held in a separate account (the “Restricted Account”). While held in the Restricted Account, the Restricted Account Funds may not be accessed or otherwise used by the Company. The Restricted Account Funds may be released from the Restricted Account upon the unanimous approval of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).

Pursuant to the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to not issue further common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common stock, except for certain permitted issuances, without the consent of the holders of a majority of the Series H-3 Shares outstanding, for a period beginning on the closing date and ending on the earlier of: (i) nine months after the closing date; or (ii) a Change in Control (as that term is defined in the Series H-3 Securities Purchase Agreement) of the Company (the “Restricted Period”). The Company also agreed to cause certain of its officers and directors to agree not to exercise their Company stock options during the Restricted Period, except in connection with a Change in Control of the Company.

Under the terms of the Series H-3 Certificate of Designation, each share of the Series H-3 Shares has a stated value of $138 and is convertible into shares of common stock, equal to the stated value divided by the conversion price of $1.38 per share (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and dividends). The Company is prohibited from effecting the conversion of the Series H-3 Shares to the extent that, as a result of such conversion, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99%, in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock calculated immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon the conversion of the Series H-3 Shares.

Pursuant to a Placement Agent Agreement with an investment banking firm (the “Placement Agent”), at closing the Company paid fees to the Placement Agent which consisted of (i) $42,000 cash, seven percent (7%) of the unrestricted portion of the proceeds ($600,000) raised from the sale of the Series H-3 Shares and Series H-3 Warrant; and (ii) Series H-3 Warrants, to acquire up to 7% of the Conversion Shares (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) issuable to the Series H-3 Investors upon conversion of the Series H-3 Shares (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, the Company also agreed to pay to the Placement Agent seven percent (7%) of the restricted portion of the proceeds raised from the sale of the Series H-3 Shares and Series H-3 Warrants when it is released from the Restricted Account, which amounts to $35,000.

The Placement Agent is also entitled to comparable compensation as described above for any sales of equity or convertible debt securities made by the Company to the Series H-3 Investors through March 21, 2018.

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Conversion of Preferred Shares

For the year ended April 30, 2017, the Company issued approximately 646,000 common stock conversion shares upon the conversion of Series H and H-1 Preferred Shares.

For the year ended April 30, 2016, the Company issued approximately 1,408,000 common stock conversion shares, 205,000 common stock make-whole shares and 46,000 common stock dividend shares upon the conversion of series F, F-1, G, G-1, H and H-1 preferred shares. As a result of these conversions, the Company has no remaining Series F, F-1, G or G-1 preferred shares remaining.

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

2014 Equity Incentive Plan

In January 2014, the Company adopted the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, under which officers, directors, key employees or consultants may be granted options. In September 2015, the Company amended and restated the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. Under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, 3,659,091 shares of common stock were reserved for grants. The issuance of these shares is covered by a Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No 333-216145). Under the 2014 Equity Incentive 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 from immediately to three years of continuous service and have five-year contractual terms. At April 30, 2017, options to purchase 3,328,137 shares were outstanding at an exercise price of $1.19 to $26.40 and 330,954 shares of common stock remain available for grants under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan.

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The following table summarizes stock option activities for the Company’s option plans for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016:

The Company recorded stock based compensation expense of $580,000 and $2,506,234, which is included as part of selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The expense of $2,506,234 for the year ended April 30, 2016 is comprised of $2,438,734 for the issuance of stock options and $67,500 for the issuance of shares of restricted common stock under a consulting agreement.

The following assumptions were used to compute the fair value of stock options granted during the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016:

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. 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.

Modification of performance targets

On September 29, 2015 and November 2, 2015, the Company issued 801,250 options to purchase common stock to five employees. These options vested subject to the employees achieving performance targets of either: (i) the Company recording $30 million in sales revenue by April 30, 2016; or (ii) the Company closing a change in control merger transaction by September 1, 2016. The total compensation expense related to the options was calculated to be approximately $822,000 using the inputs in the table above and the Company recognized that expense in its statement of operations for the period from September 29, 2015 to April 30, 2016.

On April 25, 2015, the Company determined that the revenue target of $30 million and the September 1, 2016 merger transaction date were not achievable during the measurement period. Subsequently, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors modified the performance targets to allow vesting of the 801,250 stock options if the Company completes a merger or acquisition transaction by December 31, 2016 and removed the revenue target and September 1, 2016 merger target date. The Company determined that the compensation expense associated with this amendment was approximately $776,000.

On April 25, 2016, the Company reversed the $822,000 of compensation expense associated with the September and November 2015 issuances and planned to record the $776,000 of compensation expense calculated on the April 25, 2016 amendment date, if and when the December 31, 2016 performance target is achieved. The performance targets were not achieved and the compensation expense was not recorded.

As of December 31, 2016, these performance targets were not achieved and no compensation expense was recognized and the stock option were forfeited.

Common Stock Warrants

The following is a summary of the common stock warrant activity for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2016: