- Published: 30 July 2015
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WPCS Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2015
4th Quarter Generated Income From Continuing Operations
SUISUN, CA--(Jul 30, 2015) - WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ: WPCS), which specializes in contracting services for communications infrastructure, today announced that on July 29, 2015, it filed its Form 10-K, Annual Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2015.
Sebastian Giordano, Interim CEO of WPCS, commented, "Operational results this past year demonstrated that our core business, Suisun City Operations, continues to perform profitably. While the overall Company had an operating loss of $1,069,000 and $3,932,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014, Suisun City Operations had operating income of $1,577,000 and $776,000 for the same periods. Moreover, the Company produced income from continuing operations of $397,000 during the three months ended April 30, 2015 as compared to a loss from continuing operations of $420,000 for the same period in 2014."
Financial Results for the Year Ended April 30, 2015
Revenue for the twelve months ended April 30, 2015 increased $8,667,000, or 55%, to $24,418,000, as compared to $15,751,000, for the same period in 2014.
The Company's loss from continuing operations for the year ended April 30, 2015 was $6,998,000, due primarily from the $1,069,000 operating loss, interest expense of $2,839,000 and a non-cash charge for inducement expense of $5,493,000, which was partially offset by income from Section 16 settlements of $1,402,000, recognition of a gain on the forgiveness of $884,000 of accounts payable and other income of $187,000. This compared to a loss from continuing operations of approximately $10,563,000 for the same period in 2014.
WPCS has recorded the financial results of our divested subsidiaries as discontinued operations. Accordingly, for the twelve months ended April 30, 2015, WPCS recorded a loss from discontinued operations of approximately $2,106,000. The net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year ended April 30, 2015 totaled approximately $11,329,000.
Moreover, subsequent to April 30, 2015, the Company completed a series of transactions that it believes will provide it with sufficient working capital and equity to operate for the next twelve months. The subsequent transactions included the: (i) elimination of $1,703,000 of promissory notes which were due and payable on September 30, 2015; (ii) issuance of common stock to satisfy approximately $500,000 of the $677,000 of dividends payable at April 30, 2015; (iii) completion of a $1,575,000 equity financing transaction; and (iv) closing of a $1,000,000 line of credit for its Suisun Operations.
These events have not only provided cash to the Company, but eliminated future cash requirements and, along with expected continued operating profits from our Suisun Operation for fiscal year 2016 and lower corporate overhead, are the primary factors that support our belief that the Company will have adequate liquidity for the next twelve months.
"Removing the going concern opinion is certainly another strong indicator of the fact that, while the year's financial results reflected the impact of noncash charges and issues that no longer exist, the restructuring efforts that commenced in third quarter of fiscal year ending April 30, 2014 and continued during, and subsequent to, the fiscal year ended April 30, 2015, have yielded significant positive results for the Company," Giordano concluded.
About WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS provides contracting services to the public services, healthcare, energy and corporate enterprise markets in the United States. For more information, please visit www.wpcs.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's future growth opportunities and strategic plan. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
April 30, | April 30, | |||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,364,360 | $ | 2,177,070 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $92,000 and $100,000 at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively | 6,494,890 | 4,615,753 | ||||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 420,434 | 431,348 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 159,769 | 152,063 | ||||||||
Current assets held for sale | 4,566,251 | 9,232,361 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 14,005,704 | 16,608,595 | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 162,986 | 176,281 | ||||||||
Other assets | 11,384 | 48,776 | ||||||||
Other assets held for sale | 977,119 | 5,188,074 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 15,157,193 | $ | 22,021,726 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||
Current portion of loans payable | $ | 39,935 | $ | 31,680 | ||||||
Senior secured convertible notes, net of debt discount of $0 and $853,000, respectively | - | 44,921 | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 5,409,361 | 3,826,049 | ||||||||
Accrued severance | - | 1,520,205 | ||||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 1,346,461 | 1,448,563 | ||||||||
Other payable to Zurich | 360,000 | 1,533,757 | ||||||||
Short-term promissory note | 1,703,000 | - | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 4,908 | 7,274 | ||||||||
Dividend payable | 677,546 | 72,034 | ||||||||
Current liabilities held for sale | 5,710,807 | 7,513,356 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 15,252,018 | 15,997,839 | ||||||||
Loans payable, net of current portion | 44,239 | 56,537 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 15,296,257 | 16,054,376 | ||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||
(DEFICIT) EQUITY: | ||||||||||
WPCS (DEFICIT) EQUITY: | ||||||||||
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively | ||||||||||
Convertible Series E - 0 and 2,438 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively; liquidation preference of $0 and $5,617,000 as of April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively | - | 2,438,000 | ||||||||
Convertible Series F -5,268 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively; liquidation preference of $8,706,233 | 1,589,933 | - | ||||||||
Convertible Series F-1 - 5,642 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively; liquidation preference of $9,247,065 | 1,702,808 | - | ||||||||
Convertible Series G - 2,088 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively; liquidation preference of $4,206,577 | 731,706 | - | ||||||||
Convertible Series G-1 - 3,128 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively; liquidation preference of $6,269,028 | 1,096,250 | - | ||||||||
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 982,660 and 632,417 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively | 98 | 63 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 70,380,397 | 66,673,434 | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (76,550,894 | ) | (65,222,355 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income on foreign currency translation | 349,723 | 1,232,003 | ||||||||
Total WPCS (deficit) equity | (699,979 | ) | 5,121,145 | |||||||
Non-controlling interest | 560,915 | 846,205 | ||||||||
Total (deficit) equity | (139,064 | ) | 5,967,350 | |||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 15,157,193 | $ | 22,021,726 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||
For the years ended | |||||||||
April 30, | |||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
REVENUE | $ | 24,417,686 | $ | 15,751,092 | |||||
COSTS AND EXPENSES: | |||||||||
Cost of revenue | 20,559,427 | 12,725,037 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 4,867,056 | 5,072,566 | |||||||
Severance expense | - | 1,775,732 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 60,207 | 110,058 | |||||||
25,486,690 | 19,683,393 | ||||||||
OPERATING LOSS | (1,069,004 | ) | (3,932,301 | ) | |||||
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | |||||||||
Interest expense | 2,838,739 | 4,795,178 | |||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | - | 833,750 | |||||||
Loss on extinguishment of Notes | - | 1,299,304 | |||||||
Inducement expense | 5,492,842 | - | |||||||
Income from section 16 settlement | (1,401,516 | ) | - | ||||||
Gain on forgiveness of other payable to Zurich | (883,757 | ) | - | ||||||
Other income | (187,209 | ) | - | ||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income tax provision | (6,928,103 | ) | (10,860,533 | ) | |||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | 69,679 | (297,843 | ) | ||||||
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | (6,997,782 | ) | (10,562,690 | ) | |||||
Discontinued operations: | |||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | (2,550,113 | ) | (380,516 | ) | |||||
Gain (loss) from disposal | 798,896 | (104,446 | ) | ||||||
Gain from disposal of BTX | 19,700 | - | |||||||
Loss from disposal of Seattle Operations | (374,932 | ) | - | ||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (2,106,449 | ) | (484,962 | ) | |||||
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS | (9,104,231 | ) | (11,047,652 | ) | |||||
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (284,210 | ) | 11,287 | ||||||
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO WPCS | (8,820,021 | ) | (11,058,939 | ) | |||||
Dividend declared on preferred stock | (2,508,518 | ) | (109,027 | ) | |||||
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO WPCS COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | $ | (11,328,539 | ) | $ | (11,167,966 | ) | |||
Basic and diluted net loss attributable to WPCS common shareholders: | |||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | $ | (14.13 | ) | $ | (41.94 | ) | |||
Loss from discontinued operations | $ | (3.37 | ) | $ | (1.54 | ) | |||
Gain (loss) from disposal | $ | 0.66 | $ | (0.41 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted net loss from discontinued operations | $ | (2.71 | ) | $ | (1.95 | ) | |||
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to WPCS | $ | (16.84 | ) | $ | (43.89 | ) | |||
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 672,723 | 254,446 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||
For the years ended | |||||||||
April 30, | |||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES : | |||||||||
Net loss from operations | $ | (6,997,782 | ) | $ | (10,562,690 | ) | |||
Consolidated net loss from discontinued operations | (2,106,449 | ) | (484,962 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 60,207 | 110,058 | |||||||
Inducement expense | 5,492,842 | - | |||||||
Amortization of notes discount | 853,417 | 4,301,146 | |||||||
Loss on extinguishment of senior secured convertible notes | - | 1,299,304 | |||||||
Gain on sale of Pride | (798,897 | ) | - | ||||||
Gain on sale of BTX | (19,700 | ) | - | ||||||
Loss on sale of Seattle Operations | 374,932 | - | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | 170,562 | 24,535 | |||||||
Interest expenses related to make-whole amount | 1,889,716 | - | |||||||
Income on section 16 settlement | (1,401,516 | ) | - | ||||||
Cash received on section 16 settlement | 650,000 | - | |||||||
Gain on forgiveness of other payable to Zurich | (883,757 | ) | - | ||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative liabilities | - | 833,750 | |||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts | - | 505,646 | |||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | - | 278,864 | |||||||
Loss on sale of fixed assets | - | 8,638 | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Restricted cash | - | 1,869,178 | |||||||
Accounts receivable | (1,879,137 | ) | (3,569,319 | ) | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 10,914 | (102,207 | ) | ||||||
Current assets held for sale | 928,403 | 252,698 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (7,706 | ) | (55,160 | ) | |||||
Other assets | 37,392 | 24,488 | |||||||
Other assets held for sale | 1,085,405 | 630,764 | |||||||
Income taxes payable | (2,366 | ) | (43,033 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,583,312 | 1,844,483 | |||||||
Current liabilities held for sale | 742,106 | (121,858 | ) | ||||||
Accrued severance expense | (550,205 | ) | 1,520,205 | ||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (102,102 | ) | 104,404 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | - | (113,503 | ) | ||||||
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (870,409 | ) | (1,444,571 | ) | |||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Cash received on sale of Seattle | 1,561,000 | - | |||||||
Acquisition of property and equipment | (46,912 | ) | (78,544 | ) | |||||
Addition on acquisition of BTX capitalized software | (2,279 | ) | - | ||||||
Payment for sale of BTX | (59,097 | ) | - | ||||||
Cash received from acquisition of BTX software | - | 1,185,000 | |||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 1,452,712 | 1,106,456 | |||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Repayments under loans payable, net | (4,043 | ) | (76,637 | ) | |||||
Repayment to senior secured convertible notes | - | (9,507 | ) | ||||||
Repayments under other payable to Zurich | (290,000 | ) | (210,229 | ) | |||||
Borrowings under loan payable obligations | - | 21,440 | |||||||
Borrowings under short-term bank loan | - | 816,100 | |||||||
Borrowings from related party | - | 790,255 | |||||||
Debt issuance costs | - | (137,869 | ) | ||||||
Dividend paid on preferred stock | (146,520 | ) | (36,993 | ) | |||||
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (440,563 | ) | 1,156,560 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 45,550 | (51,598 | ) | ||||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 187,290 | 766,847 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR | 2,177,070 | 1,410,223 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE YEAR | $ | 2,364,360 | $ | 2,177,070 | |||||
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Declaration on preferred dividend payable | $ | 2,508,518 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of dividend payable related to make-whole amount to common stock | $ | 1,622,954 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of dividend payable related to Series F-1 preferred stock | $ | 133,532 | $ | - | |||||
Settlement of severance obligation upon sale of Pride | $ | 970,000 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of Series E preferred stock to promissory notes | $ | 2,438,000 | $ | - | |||||
Settlement of debt, make-whole interest and other liabilities on sale of BTX | $ | 1,962,000 | $ | - | |||||
Settlement of capitalized software and other assets on sale of BTX | $ | 1,883,000 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of senior secured convertible note and related make-whole amount to Series F-1 preferred stock Series G-1 preferred stock | $ | 973,180 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of senior secured convertible note and related make-whole amount to Series F preferred stock Series G preferred stock | $ | 451,141 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of Series F-1 Preferred stock to common stock | $ | 1,669,915 | $ | - | |||||
Conversion of Series G-1 Preferred stock to common stock | $ | 110,035 | $ | - | |||||
Issuance of notes for property and equipment | $ | - | $ | 74,190 | |||||
Issuance of common stock for the conversion of Notes and accrued interest | $ | - | $ | 3,114,816 | |||||
Acquisition of BTX Software from issuance of Series E Preferred Stock | $ | - | $ | 2,635,147 | |||||
Acquisition of BTX Software from assumption of BTX Note | $ | - | $ | 500,000 | |||||
Reclassification of fair value of derivative liability on Notes and Warrants to additional paid-in capital upon the Amendment and Note Amendment | $ | - | $ | 7,166,991 | |||||
Reclassification of fair value of derivative liability on Notes to additional paid-in capital upon conversion of Notes | $ | - | $ | 686,856 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
INVESTOR CONTACT:
WPCS International Incorporated
David Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 707-759-6008