8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2020

Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-37797	27-3948465
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27615

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(919) 275-1933

(Registrant’s telephone number, include area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.0001 Par Value	INNT	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company x

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

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On April 21, 2020, Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) was granted a loan (the “Loan”) from Central Bank in the aggregate amount of $220,205, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under Division A, Title I of the CARES Act, which was enacted March 27, 2020.

The Loan, which was in the form of a Note dated April 21, 2020 issued by the Company, matures on April 21, 2022 and bears interest at a rate of 0.98% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 1,2020. The Note may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. Funds from the Loan may only be used for payroll costs, rent and utilities. The Company intends to use the entire Loan amount for qualifying expenses. Under the terms of the PPP, certain amounts of the Loan may be forgiven if they are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act.

The foregoing description of the Note is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Note, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

Reference is made to the disclosure under Item 1.01 above which is hereby incorporated in this Item 2.03 by reference.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Paycheck Protection Program Promissory Note, dated April 21, 2020

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Date: April 22, 2020	By:	/s/ Edward J. Sitar
		Edward J. Sitar
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

U.S. Small Business Administration

NOTE

SBA Loan #	60370571-08
SBA Loan Name	Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Date	April 21, 2020
Loan Amount	$220,205.00
Interest Rate	1.00% fixed
Borrower	Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Lender	CENTRAL BANK

1. PROMISE TO PAY:

In return for the Loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Five and 00/100 Dollars ($220,205.00), plus interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note.

2. DEFINITIONS:

“Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of this Note or any guarantee of this Note. “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of this Note. “Loan” means the loan evidenced by this Note.

“Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

“SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the United States of America.

3. PAYMENT TERMS:

Borrower must make all payments at the place Lender designates. The payment terms for this Note are:

Maturity: This Note will mature in two (2) years from date of Note.

Repayment Terms: The interest rate on this Note is a fixed rate of 1.00% per year.

Borrower must pay principal and interest payments in accordance with the CARES Act (P.L. 116- 136), beginning seven (7) months from the month this Note is dated; payments must be made on the first calendar day in the months they are due.

Lender will apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day Lender receives the payment, then to bring principal current, then to pay any late fees, and will apply any remaining balance to reduce principal.

The interest rate as identified in the Note may not be changed during the life of the Loan unless changed in accordance with SOP 50 10 and/or the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136).

Lender must adjust the payment amount at least annually as needed to amortize principal over the remaining term of the note.

Loan Prepayment: Notwithstanding any provision in this Note to the contrary, Borrower may prepay this Note.

Late Charge: If a payment on this Note is more than 10 days late, Lender may charge Borrower a late fee of up to 5.00% of the unpaid portion of the regularly scheduled payment.

4. DEFAULT:

Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower or Operating Company:

A. Fails to do anything required by this Note and other Loan Documents;

B. Defaults on any other loan with Lender;

C. Does not preserve, or account to Lender’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds;

D. Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to Lender or SBA;

E. Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to Lender or SBA;

F. Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if Lender believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note;

G. Fails to pay any taxes when due;

H. Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law;

I. Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property;

J. Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

K. Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that Lender believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note;

L. Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without Lender’s prior written consent; or

M. Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that Lender believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note.

5. LENDER’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT:

Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, Lender may:

A. Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note;

B. Collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor;

C. File suit and obtain judgment;

D. Take possession of any Collateral; or

E. Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

6. LENDER’S GENERAL POWERS:

Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, Lender may:

A. Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses;

B. Incur expenses to collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If Lender incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate repayment from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance;

C. Release anyone obligated to pay this Note;

D. Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and

E. Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on this Note.

7. WHEN FEDERAL LAW APPLIES:

When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

8. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:

Under this Note, Borrower and Operating Company include the successors of each, and Lender includes its successors and assigns.

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

A. All individuals and entities signing this Note are jointly and severally liable.

B. Borrower waives all suretyship defenses.

C. Borrower must sign all documents necessary at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable Lender to acquire, perfect, or maintain Lender’s liens on Collateral.

D. Lender may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them.

E. Borrower may not use an oral statement of Lender or SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note.

F. If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect.

G. To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that Lender did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale.

10. STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

FLORIDA DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX IS NOT DUE HEREUNDER PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-95.

11. BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S):

By signing below, each individual or entity becomes obligated under this Note as Borrower.

BORROWER:

Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation

By: /s/ Edward J. Sitar Edward J. Sitar, CFO