SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
FILED WITH THE COMMISSION ON MARCH 31, 1997
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 1998
Coates International, Inc.
Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 33-94884 22-2925432
(State or other (Commission (IRS employer
jurisdiction of file number) identification
incorporation no.)
Highway 34 & Ridge Road, Wall, New Jersey 07719
(Address of principal executive office) Zip Code
Registration telephone number, including area code: (732) 449-7717
Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a),(b): Not applicable.
(c): Exhibits (1): Registrant hereby files a copy of
the Letter to Moore Stephens, P.C., dated March 31, 1998, re change in
certifying accountants is filed herewith in accordance with Item 601
(16) of Regulation S-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 1
to Registrant's Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
April 1, 1998 Coates International, Ltd.
By: s/George J. Coates
George J. Coates, President
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Coates International, Ltd.
Highway 34 & Ridge Road
Wall, New Jersey 07719
March 31, 1998
VIA TELECOPY ONLY
Moore Stephens, P.C.
340 North Avenue
Cranford, New Jersey 07016-2496
RE: Coates International, Ltd.
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that the Board of Directors has acted to dismiss
Moore Stephens, P.C. as the independent auditors for Coates International, Ltd.,
effective March 27, 1998. In accordance with the rules and regulations of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, attached hereto please find Current
Report on Form 8-K which Registrant shall file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") today. Please be advised that you have the right
to furnish Coates International, Ltd. with a letter addressed to the Commission
stating whether or not you agree with these statements contained in the attached
Current Report and that if you do so furnish such a letter it shall be filed as
an exhibit to the subject Current Report within the time period specified by
law.
Very truly yours,
Coates International,Ltd.
s/George J. Coates
George J. Coates, President
Attach.
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