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U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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FORM 10-QSB/A

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002

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

For the transition period from ________ to _________

Commission File Number 0-12914

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INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Georgia

58-2337027

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1650 Airport Drive, Suite 110, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(770) 919-0100

(Issuer's telephone number)

Not Applicable

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

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 ___; 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: 8,059,687 shares of its Common Stock, no par value, as of June 30, 2002.

 

Innovative Coatings Corporation

FORM 10-QSB REPORT INDEX

Page No.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001

3

Statements of Operations for the Three months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001

5

Statements of Operations for the Six months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001

5

Statements of Cash Flows for the Six months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001

6

Notes to Financial Statements for the Six months Ended June 30, 2002

8

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

11

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

13

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

13

Item 2. Changes in Securities

13

Item 3. Defaults on Senior Securities

14

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

14

Item 5. Other Information

14

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

15

Signatures

15

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

BALANCE SHEET

ASSETS

June 30

December 31

 

2002

2001

 

(Unaudited)  

(Audited)  

     

CURRENT ASSETS

   

Cash and short-term investments

7,298

3,272

Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $10,000

30,959

30,015

Inventories

52,779

48,595

Deposits

30,838

30,838

Other Current Assets

6,238

6,238

Employee Advances

18,093

10,718

Employee Loans

69,941

60,441

Total Current Assets

216,146

190,117

     

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

   

Furniture and Fixtures

16,068

19,043

Equipment

100,616

98,141

Less accumulated depreciation

(54,081)

(43,579)

Net property and equipment

62,602

73,605

     

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 278,748

$ 263,722

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

 

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

BALANCE SHEET

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT

June 30

December 31

 

2002

2001

 

(Unaudited)  

(Audited)  

     

CURRENT LIABILITIES

   

Accrued Expenses

14,751

82,898

Accounts Payable

340,811

264,885

Payroll Taxes Payable

344,257

143,663

Notes Payable

107,811

50,000

Other Current Liabilities

4,550

0

Capital Lease, Current Portion

2,271

3,668

Interest Payable

2,488

4,976

Total Current Liabilities

816,940

550,290

     

Long Term Note Payable

160,000

0

Long Term Portion of Capital Lease

12,286

10,993

     

TOTAL LIABILITIES

989,226

561,283

     

SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT

   
     

Preferred Stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 1,247,483 shares outstanding, no par value

0

0

Common Stock, 15,000,000 shares authorized, no par value 8,059,687 and 7,884,637 shares outstanding at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively

0

0

Paid-In-Capital

5,903,350

5,742,783,

Retained Earnings (Loss)

(6,613,828)

(6,040,344)

     

Total Shareholders' Equity

(710,478)

(297,561))

     

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$ 278,748

$ 263,722

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

 

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited)

 

2002  

2001  

     

Sales net of sales discounts

$210,312

$ 290,947

Cost of Materials

145,501

192,260

     

Gross Profit

64,811

98,687

     

Expenses

   

Selling, general and administrative

339,057

418,465

     

Loss From Operations

(274,246)

(319,778)

     

Other Income (Expense)

   

Expense Related to Issuance of Warrants

(300)

(52,660)

Interest Expense

(15,402)

(582)

Net Other Income (Expense)

(15,702)

(53,242)

     

Net Loss

($ 289,948)

($ 373,020)

     

Net loss per common share

   

Basic

$ (0.04)

$ (0.05)

Weighted average shares outstanding

7,972,650

7,942,662

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

 

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)

 

2002  

2001  

     

Sales net of sales discounts

$ 371,712

$ 517,903

Cost of Materials

251,362

329,030

 

 

 

Gross Profit

120,350

188,873

     

Expenses

   

Selling, general and administrative

664,870

793,754

 

 

 

Loss From Operations

(544,520)

(604,881)

 

 

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

Expense Related to Issuance of Warrants

(300)

(52,660)

Interest Expense

(28,964)

4,003

Net Other Income (Expense)

(29,264)

(48,657)

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

0

0

     

Net Loss

($ 573,784)

($ 653,538)

 

 

 

Net loss per common share

   

Basic

$ (0.07)

$ (0.08)

Weighted average shares outstanding

7,972,650

7,942,662

 

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

 

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Period Ended June 30, 2002

 

Six months Ended June 30, 2002

Six months Ended June 30, 2001

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net loss

$ (573,784)

$ (849,533)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

10,502

10,502

Warrants issued for consulting services

24,550

52,660

Interest expense due to beneficial conversion feature of debt

13,067

0

Shares issued for services rendered

53,500

226,525

Changes in:

   

Accounts receivable

(944)

(6,102

Inventories

(4,184)

4,045

Trade accounts payable

75,926

25,065

Accrued expenses

(68,147)

(22,453)

Payroll taxes payable

200,594

(68,006)

Interest payable

(2,488)

(4,924)

Deposits

0

(1,025)

Notes Payable

0

0

Other assets

0

850

Other current liabilities

4,550

0

Total Adjustments

306,926

217,137

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(266,858)

(436,401)

     

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Purchase of property, equipment

500

0

Employee advances and loans

(16,875)

(13,465)

Net cash used by investing activities

(16,375)

(13,465)

     

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Payments on capital lease

(303)

--

Proceeds from issuance of notes

217,811

27,000

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

0

207,858

Repurchase Of Common Stock

0

(12,000)

Proceeds from sale of common stock

69,750

192,000

Net cash provided by financing activities

287,258

414,858

     

Net (decrease) increase in cash and short-term investments

$ 4,026

($ 8,078)

     

Cash and short-term investments at beginning of period

$ 3,272

$ 31,476

     

Cash and short-term investments at end of period

$ 7,298

$ 23,398

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

SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH TRANSACTIONS

 

2002  

2001  

Common stock issued for services rendered

$53,500

0

Warrants issued for services rendered

$24,550

$129,600

Interest expense due to beneficial conversion of debt

$ 13,067

$ 181,500

 

 

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Unaudited

Six months Ending June 30, 2002

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Innovative Coatings Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated in Georgia in August 1997 and commenced operations on September 1, 1997. The Company manufactures and distributes InstaChem, a polyurea elastomeric coating used for protection and strengthening on various substrates including extruded foams, wood, metal, and concrete. The Company's principal business office is located at 1650 Airport Rd., Suite 110, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144, and its telephone number is (770) 919-0100.

The financial statements as of June 30, 2002 have been prepared by the Company without audit. These statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The Company believes that the financial statements and disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading.

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

1. Use of Estimates

In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management is required to make certain 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2. Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, shipment of the product has occurred, the price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collection is probable. The Company does not refund the purchase price of products accepted for return, but gives the customer a credit against future purchases. The Company does not reserve any amount at the time of sale for uncollectible accounts or anticipated credits for returns and warranty claims based on its experience that such claims are minimal.

3. Cash and Short-Term Investments

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and short-term investments include cash on hand, cash in banks and short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days.

4. Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis). Inventories consist primarily of raw material chemicals.

5. Furniture, Equipment, and Depreciation

Furniture and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives on utilizing the straight-line method. Depreciation expense related to furniture and equipment charged to operations was $5,252 for the periods ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Estimated services life of property and equipment is generally 5 to 7 years.

6. Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applied to 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.

7. Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per common share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive potential common shares, including convertible preferred shares and options and warrants outstanding during the period.

8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents and long-term debt. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. The carrying amount of the Company's long-term debt approximates fair value based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for borrowings with comparable terms and conditions.

NOTE C - REALIZATION OF ASSETS

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has sustained a net loss of ($573,784) for the six months ending June 30, 2002 and $1,313,539 for the year ending December 31, 2001, respectively. In addition, at December 31, 2001, the Company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $360,173, and at June 30, 2002, the Company's current liabilities exceeded current assets by $600,794. The Company has used, rather than provided, cash in its operations for both the three-month period ending June 30, 2002, and the year ended December 31, 2001.

In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Company's ability to meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis, to maintain present financing, and to succeed in its future operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.

In response to the matters described in the preceding paragraphs, the Company sold 70,000 shares of common stock for $35,000 to three accredited investors during the six months ending June 30, 2002. In addition, the Company sold 4,750 shares for $4,750 to seven sophisticated investors in June 2002. On January 3, 2002, the Company executed a note payable to a customer. Under the note, the Company is to receive $32,000 per month for six months beginning on the date of the note. At June 30, 2002, the note's principal balance was $160,000. The note bears interest at 6% and the entire balance of $192,000 of principal and related accrued interest is due on June 30, 2003. The note is convertible into one share of the Company's common stock per dollar due under the note.

In April 2002 the Company signed a note payable with its former landlord for $57,811, representing six months of unpaid rent in 2001 and its unpaid rent to the date of the note in 2002. The note bears interest at 8% and is payable in 12 monthly installments of principal and interest. The unpaid rent related to 2001 is included in accounts payable in the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 2001.

Management is continuing its efforts to increase sales, decrease expenses, and raise additional capital in order to cover the Company's negative cash flow.

NOTE D - PAYROLL TAXES

The Company has not made certain required federal payroll tax payments in 2002 and has not made any of the required state payroll tax payments since its inception. The unpaid balance of all payroll taxes as of June 30, 2002, was $344,257 including interest and penalties of $122,881.

NOTE E - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lease Commitments

The Company leases space and office equipment under a non-cancelable lease which expires November 30, 2004. In 2002 the Company signed a note payable with its landlord for $57,811, representing six months of unpaid rent in 2001 and its unpaid rent to the date of the note in 2002. The note bears interest at 8% and is payable in 12 monthly installments of principal and interest.. The unpaid rent related to 2001 is included in accounts payable in the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 2001. From December 1, 2001 to November 30, 2002 the monthly rent is $9,193.25 plus lessees proration of certain building expenses. From December 1, 2002 to the November 30, 2003 the monthly rent is $9,193.25 per monthly plus proration of certain building expenses. From December 1, 2003 to the expiration of the lease on November 30, 2004 the monthly rent is $8,427.08 per monthly plus proration of certain building expenses.

The Company leased a forklift during 2000 under a capital lease and payments are $4,563 per year through 2004 and a final payment of $2,662 in 2005.

Litigation

On December 12, 2001, a lawsuit styled Innovative Coatings Corporation v. Coating Solutions Unlimited, LLC, David Brown, and Parties X, Y, and Z, Civil Action No. 1:01-CV-3383-BBM, was filed in the Northern District of Georgia, seeking damages and injunctive relief for violations of the Company's trade secrets and confidential and proprietary information, infringement of the Company's patented floatation device, deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, infringement of common law copyright, conversion, tortious interference with contractual and business relations, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.  The case was brought in federal court because of its exclusive jurisdiction over patent claims; the remaining claims were based on violations of Georgia statutory or common law. On December 19, 2001, a preliminary injunction was entered against the defendants. On April 4, 2002, the Court found the patent claim insufficient and, therefore, dismissed the remaining state law claims for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In May 2002, the Company refiled the case in the Superior Court of Cobb County, State of Georgia. Coating Solutions Unlimited, LLC filed a pro se answer, and the Company has filed a motion to strike the answer and enter a default based on Coating Solutions' failure to appear through counsel in the case.

NOTE F - NOTES PAYABLE

On November 1, 2001, the Company executed a note payable to a shareholder in the amount of $50,000 due on February 1, 2002 at 10% per annum. The due date of said note has been extended until August 12, 2002. This note is convertible into common shares at one share for every $0.65 of principal and interest due. The note was subsequently paid off in August.

On January 3, 2002, the Company executed a note payable to a customer. Under the note, the Company is to receive $32,000 per month for six months beginning on the date of the note. The note bears interest at 6% and the entire balance of $192,000 of principal and related accrued interest is due on June 30, 2003. The note is convertible into one share of the Company's common stock per dollar due under the note. On June 30, 2002, the unpaid principal balance was $160,000.

In 2002 the Company signed a note payable with its landlord for $57,811, representing six months of unpaid rent in 2001 and its unpaid rent to the date of the note in 2002. The note bears interest at 8% and is payable in 12 monthly installments of principal and interest beginning in May 2002. The unpaid rent related to 2001 is included in accounts payable in the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 2001.

NOTE G - ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS IN PRIVATE TRANSACTIONS

The Company sold 70,000 shares of common stock for $35,000 to three accredited investors during the six months ending June 30, 2002. In addition, the Company sold 4,750 shares for $4,750 to seven sophisticated investors

In April 2002, the Company used the residence of a shareholder for demonstration purposes and issued 15,000 warrants to the shareholder as compensation. Each warrant is exercisable at $.60 per share for a period of one year and the warrants are callable after thirty (30) days if the Common Stock bid price closes for ten (10) consecutive days or more at or over $1.20 per share. The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option at the grant date by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for this grant: no dividend yield for each year; expected volatility of 60%; weighted-average risk-free interest rates of 3.60%, and weighted-average expected option lives of one year. The Company recorded an expense of $300.00 associated with this grant.

On June 24, 2002, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8 to register the issuance of up to 750,000 shares under its 2002 Employee, Consultant and Advisor Stock Compensation Plan, and up to 750,000 options under its 2002 Stock Option Plan.

NOTE H- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In July 2002, the Company issued 125,000 shares of its common stock and 400,000 warrants at $0.50 per share to a consultant for marketing and consulting services. The shares and warrants were issued under the Company's 2002 Employee, Consultant and Advisor Stock Compensation Plan and its 2002 Stock Option Plan.

In August 2002, the Company paid in full a note dated November 1, 2001 in the original principal amount of $50,000.

In August 2002, the Company issued 300,000 shares to accredited investors for $75,000 in private transactions.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Certain statements in this General Form For Registration Of Securities Of Small Business Issuer on Form 10-SB, particularly under this Item 2, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed herein. The words "believe," "expect", "anticipate", "seek" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date the statement was made.

Until the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company cannot avail itself of the safe harbor protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Results of Operations for the Period ending June 30, 2002

Revenues

For the six months ending June 30, 2002, the Company had net sales of $317,712, as compared to net sales in the six months ending June 30, 2001 of $517,903, a decrease of $200,191, or 38.6%. Revenues decreased as a result of reduced orders received from customers affected by events on September 11, 2001, primarily due to a significant drop in sales to the shapes segment. The shapes segment is heavily dependent on sales to amusement parks (such as Disney), which decreased capital and maintenance expenditures following a drop in customer traffic resulting from the terrorist attacks in September 2001. The Company projects that sales in the following quarters will return to normal levels due to a resumption of normal buying patterns in the shapes segment and the initiation of sales into the roofing, manufactured housing, and marine markets. In addition, on June 4, 2002, the Company signed an exclusive, two-year distribution and marketing agreement with Universal Forest Products Eastern Division of Universal Forest Products, Inc. to market and distribute the Company's products to the manufactured housing industry.

Cost of Goods Sold

For the six months ending June 30, 2002, cost of goods sold were $251,362, as compared to cost of goods sold in the six months ending June 30, 2001 of $329,030 a decrease of $77,668, or 23.6%. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold increased from 63.5% to 79.1% from 2001 to 2002. Cost of goods sold increased as a percentage of net sales as the result of less favorable pricing due to fewer volume purchases of raw materials.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the six months ending June 30, 2002 decreased to $120,350 from $188,873 in the six months ending June 30, 2001. As a percentage of sales, gross profit decreased to 32.4% in 2002 from 36.5% in 2001. The decrease in gross profit in 2002 was primarily attributable to less favorable pricing on raw materials due to fewer volume purchases of raw materials as described above.

General and Administrative Expenses

For the six months ending June 30, 2002, general and administrative expenses were $664,870 as compared to $793,754 in the six months ending June 30, 2001, a decrease of $128,884, or 16.2%. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 209.3% to 190.6% from 2001 to 2002. The increase in general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily due to the drop in sales during the current period. The overall decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to lower expenses associated with the issuance of shares for consulting services than in the prior year's period.

Other Income (Expense)

For the six months ending June 30, 2002, the Company recorded interest expense of $28,964 as compared to interest income of $4,003 in six months ending June 30, 2001, a decrease of $32,967. Cash interest income/expense decreased in 2002 as compared to 2001 primarily as the result of increased levels of borrowing by the Company during the current period. In addition, the Company recorded interest income of $4,585 in June 30, 2001 resulting from the reversal of accrued interest in that amount relating to interest that the Company was not required to pay in connection with the conversion of a note.

Income Taxes

In the six months ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, the Company did not incur any income tax expense as the result of operating losses in both years.

Net Income (Loss)

In the six months ending June 30, 2002, the Company had a net loss of ($573,784) compared to a net loss of ($653,538) in the six months ending June 30, 2001, a decrease of $79,754, or 12.2%. The Company's lower net loss was the result of decreased loss from operations primarily due to decreased expenses associated with consulting expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2002, the Company had net working capital deficit of ($600,794), as compared to a net working capital deficit of ($360,173) at December 31, 2001. The Company's increased working capital deficit was the result of continued operating losses incurred in the quarter.

The Company's operations to date have been concentrated on the development of its coatings and initial marketing expenses, as well as costs associated with the refinement of its business plan. Through 2001, the Company funded its short-term working capital needs primarily through the issuance of convertible notes and common stock in private placements.

As a part of its growth strategy, however, the Company requires greater working capital to fund the costs of product approvals and marketing expenses. If certain marketing initiatives result in orders, the Company projects that it will become profitable in the last quarter of fiscal 2002. However, the Company is currently exploring other avenues for additional financing in order to enable the Company to expedite the implementation of its business plan and achieve profitability. On June 4, 2002, the Company signed an exclusive, two-year distribution and marketing agreement with Universal Forest Products Eastern Division of Universal Forest Products, Inc. to market and distribute the Company's products to the manufactured housing industry.

Going Concern Qualification

The Company's independent auditors have included an explanatory paragraph in their report on the December 31, 2001 financial statements discussing issues which raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a "going concern." The going concern qualification is attributable to the Company's historical operating losses, the Company's lack of cash reserves and capital, and the amount of capital which the Company projects it needs to achieve profitable operations. For the year ended December 31, 2001 and during the first quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company continued to experience a negative cash flow from operations, and projects that it will need additional capital to enable it to continue operations at its current level past September 30, 2002.

Once the Company's brand and product is established, the Company expects to become profitable in a short time due to the Company's low operating costs. However, the Company's business historically takes substantial working capital to fund research and development into specific chemical formulations, the cost of obtaining health and safety approvals for a given application, and sales and marketing costs to generate sales within a new industry. The Company is looking at various options to raise additional capital from large private investors or strategic investors.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

On December 12, 2001, a lawsuit styled Innovative Coatings Corporation v. Coating Solutions Unlimited, LLC, David Brown, and Parties X, Y, and Z, Civil Action No. 1:01-CV-3383-BBM, was filed in the Northern District of Georgia, seeking damages and injunctive relief for violations of the Company's trade secrets and confidential and proprietary information, infringement of the Company's patented floatation device, deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, infringement of common law copyright, conversion, tortious interference with contractual and business relations, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.  The case was brought in federal court because of its exclusive jurisdiction over patent claims; the remaining claims were based on violations of Georgia statutory or common law. On December 19, 2001, a preliminary injunction was entered against the defendants. On April 4, 2002, the Court found the patent claim insufficient and, therefore, dismissed the remaining state law claims for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In May 2002, the Company refiled the case in the Superior Court of Cobb County, State of Georgia. Coating Solutions Unlimited, LLC filed a pro se answer, and the Company has filed a motion to strike the answer and enter a default based on Coating Solutions' failure to appear through counsel in the case.

Item 2. Changes in Securities.

Shares Issued under Section 4(2)

On May 15, 2002, the Company sold 70,000 shares of common stock to three sophisticated investors for $35,000 and 4,750 shares of common stock to seven sophisticated investors for $4,750. The Company issued the shares in a transaction exempt from registration under Section 4(2). The Company believed the person was accredited based on prior investments made by the person in the Company, representations made to the Company, or other information available to the Company about the person's business affairs. The Company also provided the person with information comparable to what is required for a private placement under Regulation D, Rules 505 or 506.

Name of

   

Amount

Accredited (A) or

Purchaser  

Date of Sale 

No. of Shares 

Invested 

Sophisticated (S)  

H. Cummins

05/15/02

20,000

$10,000

A

P. Nichols

05/15/02

30,000

$15,000

A

D. Towery

05/15/02

20,000

$10,000

A

J. Bowser

06/11/02

1,500

$1,500

S

R. Barnes

06/11/02

1,000

$1,000

S

D. Meyer

06/11/02

1,000

$1,000

S

J. Clum

06/11/02

500

$500

S

W. Vargo

06/11/02

500

$500

S

N. Ballard

06/11/02

150

$150

S

R. Lewis

06/11/02

100

$100

S

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not Applicable.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

Not Applicable

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

Not Applicable.

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

INNOVATIVE COATINGS CORPORATION

Date: August 21, 2002

/s/ Jerry S. Phillips

 

By: Jerry S. Phillips, Chief Financial Officer