Start Scientific, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2012 September (Form 10-Q)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

[ X ] Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarter ended September 30, 2012

OR

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from __________ to ___________

Commission file number: 000-52227

START SCIENTIFIC, INC.

(Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)

(Former name or former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

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 (§232.405 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 [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY

PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Check whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes [ ] No [ ]

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. As of October 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding 109,165,000 shares of common stock.

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY FORM 10-Q

The Financial Statements of the Company are prepared as of September 30, 2012.

START SCIENTIFIC, INC.

Notes to the Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared by Start Scientific, Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. The information furnished in the interim financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Although management believes the disclosures and information presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in its Form 10-K filed on April 16, 2012. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.

NOTE 2 GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATIONS

The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared using generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. As reported in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company has incurred operating losses of $510,773 from inception of the Company through December 31, 2011. The Company’s stockholders’ deficit at September 30, 2012 was $720,721 and had a working capital deficit, continued losses, and negative cash flows from operations. These factors combined, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans to address and alleviate these concerns are as follows:

The Company’s management continues to develop a strategy of exploring all options available to it so that it can develop successful operations and have sufficient funds, therefore, as to be able to operate over the next twelve months. The Company is attempting to improve these conditions by way of financial assistance through issuances of additional equity and by generating revenues through sales of products and services. No assurance can be given that funds will be available, or, if available, that it will be on terms deemed satisfactory to management. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually attain profitable operations. The accompanying condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

NOTE 3 PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK

On February 29, 2012, the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock and a promissory note in the original principal amount of $100,000 (“Note”) to an investor in exchange for $100,000. The Note matured on August 27, 2012 and carries a fixed interest payment at maturity of $25,000. As part of the note issuance, the Company recorded debt issue costs of $50,000 and a discount on the note of $19,048. These amounts are being amortized over the 6 month term of the note. As of the date of this report, the Note has not been repaid.

START SCIENTIFIC, INC.

Notes to the Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3 PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK (Continued)

On March 1, 2012, the Company accepted the subscription of an investor for $300,000 in exchange for 1,200,000 shares of restricted common stock.

On April 2, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire two separate one-fourth (1/4) working interests (collectively, the “Working Interests”) in certain oil and gas leases covering the Board of Education No. 6 Well located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The consideration granted by the Company in exchange for the Working Interests consisted of 10,000,000 shares of restricted common stock which were issued subsequent to September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2012, the conditions of the agreement had not been met; therefore the transaction has not been recorded on the financial statements herein.

On May 4, 2012, pursuant to the Company’s 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") which Plan is attached as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2012, the Board approved the grant of 10,500,000 common stock purchase options to five individuals at a weighted average exercise price of $0.65 per share.

On May 16, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Carpathian Energy SRL in exchange for 90,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company which were issued subsequent to September 30, 2012. Carpathian is a Romanian limited liability company engaged in oil & gas exploration and development. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the former owners of Carpathian may rescind the Acquisition and reclaim the shares of Carpathian in the event that the Company does not invest at least $5 million toward development of Carpathian’s oil and gas assets. As of September 30, 2012, the conditions of the agreement had not been met; therefore, due to the potential rescinding of the agreement, the transaction has not been recorded on the financial statements herein.

On June 12, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with JT Arco, LLC. a New Jersey-based Corporation. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement the Company issued 500,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

On June 27, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Morris Carlo White IV a Texas-based consultant. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement the Company issued 65,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

On August 1, 2012, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company to an officer of the Company for services pertaining to business development.

On August 15, 2012, the Company amended that certain consulting agreement with JT Arco, LLC. a New Jersey-based Corporation. Pursuant to the terms of the Addendum Agreement the Company issued an additional 500,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

On August 31, 2012, in exchange for $100,000, the Company issued a promissory note in the original principal amount of $100,000 (“Note”) to a lender. The Note matures on August 30, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum payable on a quarterly basis.  The Note shall at the maturity date, be due and payable in full unless converted partially or in its entirety upon the election of the lender into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to $0.25 per share of Common Stock.

START SCIENTIFIC, INC.

Notes to the Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3 PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK (Continued)

On September 7, 2012, in exchange for $200,000, the Company issued a promissory note in the original principal amount of $200,000 (“Note”) to a lender. The Note matures on September 6, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum payable on a quarterly basis.  The Note shall at the maturity date, be due and payable in full unless converted partially or in its entirety upon the election of the lender into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to $0.25 per share of Common Stock.

On September 25, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Tega, LLC. a Kentucky Limited Liability Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement the Company issued 1,200,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

NOTE 4 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for the period of September 30, 2012 through the date the financial statements were issued, and concluded there were no other events or transactions, other than the stock issuances described above, occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

You should read the following discussion of the company's financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the filing of the company’s latest annual 10-K. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or future strategies that are signified by the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," or similar language. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements. We caution you that Start Scientific’ business and financial performance is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.

Overview

Prior to April 2012, we were a reseller of technology-related hardware and software, including laptops, desktops, networking devices, telecommunication systems and networks, servers and software. In April, 2012 in connection with the acquisition of two separate one-fourth (1/4) working interests in certain oil and gas leases located in Yazoo County, Mississippi, our principal business became the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas interests.

On May 16, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Carpathian Energy SRL (hereafter, “Carpathian”), in exchange for 90,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company (such transaction is hereafter referred to as the “Acquisition”). Carpathian is a Romanian limited liability company engaged in oil & gas exploration and development. Pursuant to the terms of agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition, the former owners of Carpathian may rescind the Acquisition and reclaim the shares of Carpathian in the event that the Company does not invest at least $5 million toward development of Carpathian’s oil and gas assets.

Results of Operations

Following is our discussion of the relevant items affecting results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Revenues. The Company generated net revenues of $-0- for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to $2,991 in net revenues for the third quarter of 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we generated $-0- and $30,096, respectively, in net revenues from software and hardware product resales and equipment leasing. The decrease in revenues is mainly the result of the change in our business model from a reseller of computer hardware and software to an oil and gas exploration and development company.

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 was $-0-, compared to $1,841 during the third quarter of 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, cost of sales was $-0- compared to $24,186 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease is mainly the result of decreased sales and the change in our business model as discussed above.

Salaries and Consulting Expenses. Salaries and consulting expenses consist of salaries and benefits, company paid payroll taxes and outside consulting expenses. Salaries and consulting expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 were $3,400,274 compared to $-0- during the third quarter of 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, salaries and consulting expenses were $3,746,610 compared to $2,298 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is mainly the result of the issuance of 7,265,000 shares of common stock to an officer and outside consultants of the Company. This issuance resulted in salaries and consulting expenses of $2,985,750 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Also, based on the change in our business model we are accruing for officers’ compensation and outside consultants to assist us in securing oil and gas interests for potential investment. We anticipate salaries expenses to increase in the future as our activity increases.

Professional Fees. Professional fees consist of legal and accounting fees associated with the preparation, audits and reviews of the Company’s financial statements. Professional fees for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 were $85,907 compared to $5,492 during the third quarter of 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, professional fees were $137,614 compared to $23,329 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We anticipate that professional fees will increase in the future as we more fully develop our oil and gas business.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses have been comprised of advertising; bad debts; occupancy and office expenses; equipment leases; travel and other miscellaneous administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 were $3,672 compared to $237 during the third quarter of 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, selling, general and administrative expenses were $33,075 compared to $7,523 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We expect selling, general and administrative expenses to increase in the future.

Other Income (Expense). Other income and expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 were $40,967 compared to $8,642 during the third quarter of 2011. We incurred net other expense of $107,446 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to $27,074 during the first nine months of 2011. Other expenses incurred were comprised primarily of the amortization of the debt issue costs and interest expenses related to the promissory notes and other liabilities of the Company. We do not anticipate any major changes in other income and expenses.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Personnel

Start Scientific has no full-time employees, two part-time employees, and other project-based contract personnel that we utilize to carry out our business. We utilize contract personnel on a continuous basis, primarily in connection with service contracts which require a high level of specialization for one or more of the service components offered. We expect to hire full-time employees in the future.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since inception, the Company has financed its operations through a series of loans, credit accounts with hardware vendors, and the use of Company credit to procure goods and services. As of September 30, 2012, our primary source of liquidity consisted of $901 in cash and cash equivalents. We may seek to secure additional debt or equity capital to finance substantial business development initiatives or acquire additional oil and gas resources.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide this information.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Management’s Report on Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to

our management, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of September 30, 2012, the end of our third quarter covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Our board of directors has only one member. We do not have a formal audit committee.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended). In fulfilling this responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures. The objectives of internal control include providing management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2012. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Our management has concluded that, as of September 30, 2012, our internal control over financial reporting is effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles.

This quarterly report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this quarterly report.

Inherent limitations on effectiveness of controls

Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for advice and guidance, interpretation of existing and/or changing rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization, and personnel factors. Internal control over financial reporting is a process which involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis, however these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On February 29, 2012, in exchange for $100,000, the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock and a promissory note in the original principal amount of $100,000 (“Note”) to an investor. The Note matures on August 27, 2012 and carries a fixed interest payment at maturity of $25,000.

On March 1, 2012, the Company accepted the subscription of an investor for $300,000 in exchange for 1,200,000 shares of restricted common stock.

On April 2, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire two separate one-fourth (1/4) working interests (collectively, the “Working Interests”) in certain oil and gas leases covering the Board of Education No. 6 Well located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The consideration granted by the Company in exchange for the Working Interests consisted of 10,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. As of September 30, 2012, the conditions of the agreement had not been met; therefore the transaction has not been recorded on the financial statements herein.

On May 4, 2012, pursuant to the Company’s 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") which Plan is attached as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2012, the Board approved the grant of 10,500,000 common stock purchase options to five individuals at a weighted average exercise price of $0.65 per share.

On May 16, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Carpathian Energy SRL in exchange for 90,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company. Carpathian is a Romanian limited liability company engaged in oil & gas exploration and development. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the former owners of Carpathian may rescind the Acquisition and reclaim the shares of Carpathian in the event that the Company does not invest at least $5 million toward development of Carpathian’s oil and gas assets. As of September 30, 2012, the conditions of the agreement had not been met; therefore, due to the potential rescinding of the agreement, the transaction has not been recorded on the financial statements herein.

On June 12, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with JT Arco, LLC. a New Jersey-based Corporation. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement the Company issued 500,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

On June 27, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Morris Carlo White IV a Texas-based consultant. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement the Company issued 65,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

On August 1, 2012, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company to an officer of the Company for services pertaining to business development.

On August 15, 2012, the Company amended that certain consulting agreement with JT Arco, LLC. a New Jersey-based Corporation. Pursuant to the terms of the Addendum Agreement the Company issued an additional 500,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

On August 31, 2012, in exchange for $100,000, the Company issued a promissory note in the original principal amount of $100,000 (“Note”) to a lender. The Note matures on August 30, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum payable on a quarterly basis.  The Note shall at the maturity date, be due and payable in full unless converted partially or in its entirety upon the election of the lender into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to $0.25 per share of Common Stock.

On September 7, 2012, in exchange for $200,000, the Company issued a promissory note in the original principal amount of $200,000 (“Note”) to a lender. The Note matures on September 6, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum payable on a quarterly basis.  The Note shall at the maturity date, be due and payable in full unless converted partially or in its entirety upon the election of the lender into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to $0.25 per share of Common Stock.

On September 25, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Tega, LLC. a Kentucky Limited Liability Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement the Company issued 1,200,000 restricted shares of its common stock.

With respect to the securities issuances described above, No solicitations were made and no underwriting discounts were given or paid in connection with these transactions. The Company believes that the issuance of these securities as described above were exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. EXHIBITS:

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Form 10-Q:

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.