Start Scientific, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2012 March (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 March 31, 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 [ ] No [X]

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 May 17, 2012 the Company had outstanding 101,900,000 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 March 31, 2012.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 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 three months ended March 31, 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 approximately $511,000 from inception of the Company through December 31, 2011. The Company’s stockholders’ deficit at March 31, 2012 was approximately $203,000 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 matures 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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 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.

NOTE 4 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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.

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.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for the period of March 31, 2012 through the date the financial statements were issued, and concluded there were no other events or transactions 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. You should carefully consider the information under the caption "Risk Factors" in this filing, in addition to the other information set forth in this report. We caution you that Start Scientific’ business and financial performance is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.

Overview

Prior to March 2012, we were a reseller of technology-related hardware and software, including laptops, desktops, networking devices, telecommunication systems and networks, servers and software. In March, 2012, our principal business became the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas interests.

Results of Operations

Following is our discussion of the relevant items affecting results of operations for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Revenues. Our products and services are broken down into two categories for revenue recognition purposes – (i) off-the-shelf hardware/software product sales, and (ii) outsourced information technology services. Our revenue recognition policy for these categories is as follows:

Revenue is recognized upon completion of services or delivery of goods where the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Advance customer payments are recorded as deferred revenue until such time as they are recognized.

Product sales are derived from the resale of off-the-shelf hardware and software packages. Product sales are not warranted by Start Scientific and may be subject only to warranties that may be provided by the product manufacturer. Therefore, product warranties have no effect on the financial statements. We have no sales arrangements encompassing multiple deliverables.

Start Scientific generated net revenues of $-0- for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 compared to $19,564 in net revenues for the first quarter of 2011. During the three months ended March 31, 2011 the revenue consisted of the sales of software and hardware product and equipment leasing. The decrease in revenues is mainly the result of the change in our business model in which we no longer sell computer hardware and software.

Cost of Sales. Expenses which comprise cost of sales are the wholesale cost of hardware, software, any accompanying licenses, product sales commissions, and commissions paid in connection with information technology consulting contracts.

Cost of sales for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 was $-0-, compared to $16,801 during the first quarter of 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 March 31, 2012 were $42,000 compared to $1,352 during the first quarter of 2011. The increase is mainly the result of the change in our business model in which we are paying outside consultants to assist us in locating 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 March 31, 2012 were $4,262 compared to $13,158 during the first quarter of 2011. We anticipate that professional fees will increase in the future as we enter into the 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 March 31, 2012 were $110 compared to $6,874 during the first quarter of 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 March 31, 2012 were $20,765 compared to $9,216 during the first quarter 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 zero 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 more 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 March 31, 2012, Start Scientific’ primary source of liquidity consisted of $8,171 in cash and cash equivalents. We may seek to secure additional debt or equity capital to finance substantial business development initiatives or acquire another hardware reseller. At present, however, we have no plans to seek any such additional capital or to engage in any business development or acquisition activity.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS

Forward Looking Statements

When used in this report, the words, “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” and similar expressions are intended by us to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to certain risks and

uncertainties, including those discussed below, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we have projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. All of these forward-looking statements are based on our estimates and assumptions, which although we believe them to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. We cannot assure you that the benefits anticipated in these forward-looking statements will be achieved.

We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, but you are advised to consult any further disclosures by Start Scientific on this subject in its subsequent filings pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Furthermore, we are providing these cautionary statements identifying risk factors, listed below, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. It is not possible for our management to foresee or identify all such factors. Consequently, this list should not be considered an exhaustive statement of all potential risks, uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions.

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 March 31, 2012, the end of our first 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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 first quarter ended March 31, 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 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 ten million (10,000,000) shares of restricted common stock. The holder of the Working Interests is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D. No solicitation was made and no underwriting discounts were given or paid in connection with this transaction. The Company believes that this transaction was exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

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. The investor is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined by rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). No solicitation was made and no underwriting discounts were given or paid in connection with this transaction. The Company believes that the issuance of the Preferred Stock was exempt from registration with the SEC pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

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 is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined by rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). No solicitation was made and no underwriting discounts were given or paid in connection with this transaction. The Company believes that the issuance of the Preferred Stock was exempt from registration with the SEC pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

On July 6, 2011, a majority of disinterested members of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved the conversion of $25,000 in debts held by Kenneth I. Denos, P.C. a corporation beneficially owned by Kenneth Denos, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, into 100 shares of Series “A” shares of Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock was issued to Acadia Group, Inc. (“AGI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kenneth I. Denos, P.C.

On July 6, 2011, the Board approved the issuance of the Preferred Stock to AGI. AGI is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined by rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). No solicitation was made and no underwriting discounts were given or paid in connection with this transaction. The Company believes that the issuance of the

Preferred Stock was exempt from registration with the SEC 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.

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Date: ___May 21, 2012_____________ BY: /S/ S. Arne D. Greaves________________

Arne D. Greaves

Chief Executive Officer