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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011

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 000-51108

Net Element, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
 or organization)
20-0715816
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1450 S. Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
33130
(Zip Code)

(305) 507-8808
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not applicable
(Former name, 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 preceding 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 x

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, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) ¨
Smaller reporting company  x

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

The number of outstanding shares of common stock, $.001 par value, of the registrant as of November 14, 2011 was 741,354,911.
 
 
 

 
 
Defined Terms

Net Element, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”), unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Net Element,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Net Element, Inc. and, as applicable, its majority-owned and consolidated subsidiaries.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that reflect the current views of our management with respect to future events. Any statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “aims,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “will continue,” “seeks,” “should,” “believe,” “potential” or the negative of such terms and similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place too much reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement in light of new information or future events, although we intend to continue to meet our ongoing disclosure obligations under the U.S. securities laws and under other applicable laws. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other factors: our ability (or inability) to continue as a going concern, the willingness of our controlling stockholders, TGR Capital, LLC and Enerfund, LLC, which are controlled by our CEO, Mike Zoi, to continue investing in Net Element to fund our working capital requirements, our ability (or inability) to obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms when needed, our ability (or inability) to adequately address the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, development or acquisition of additional online media businesses, attracting and retaining competent management and other personnel, successful implementation of our business strategy, continued development and market acceptance of our technology, protection of our intellectual property, and successful integration and promotion of any business developed or acquired by us.  If these or other risks and uncertainties (including those described in our Transition Report, as amended, on Form 10-KT/A for the transition period from April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and our subsequent filings with the Commission) materialize, or if the assumptions underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, our actual results may be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements.
 
World Wide Web addresses contained in this report are for explanatory purposes only and they (and the content contained therein) do not form a part of and are not incorporated by reference into this Report.
 
 
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Net Element, Inc.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011
INDEX
 
       
Page
       
No.
   
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
 
4
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
 
4
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
 
5
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
 
6
         
   
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
7
         
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
19
         
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
25
         
   
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
26
         
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
26
         
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
26
         
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
27
         
   
Signatures
 
31
 
 
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

NET ELEMENT, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
ASSETS
 
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Current assets
           
Cash
  $ 477,642     $ 2,500,253  
Deposits
    52,129       55,274  
Contract receivable, net
    9,996       3,477  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    191,000       117,257  
Total current assets
    730,767       2,676,261  
                 
Fixed assets
               
Furniture and equipment
    205,886       125,730  
Computers
    212,019       110,969  
Leasehold improvements
    23,698       19,944  
Capitalized website development
    331,356       -  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (181,067 )     (105,227 )
Total fixed assets (net)
    591,892       151,416  
                 
Other Assets
               
Intangible assets (net)
    211,595       -  
Goodwill
    422,223       -  
Due from related parties
    1,254       3,300  
Total other assets
    635,072       3,300  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,957,731     $ 2,830,977  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
    368,051       61,422  
Stock subscription liability
    -       880,000  
Due to related parties (current portion)
    -       49,999  
Accrued expenses
    550,269       425,611  
Total current liabilities
    918,320       1,417,032  
                 
Long term liabilities
               
Due to related parties (non-current portion)
    4,772,695       1,667,020  
Total long term liabilities
    4,772,695       1,667,020  
                 
Total liabilities
    5,691,015       3,084,052  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
                 
Preferred stock ($.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued and outstanding)
    -       -  
Common stock ($.001 par value, 2,500,000,000 shares authorized and 741,354,911 and 642,119,111 shares issued and outstanding)
    741,353       642,117  
Treasury stock, at cost; 6,250,000 shares
    (2,641,640 )     (2,641,640 )
Paid in capital
    48,205,928       28,143,518  
Deferred compensation
    (28,139 )     (13,556 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    187       9,507  
Accumulated deficit
    (49,956,067 )     (26,420,933 )
Noncontrolling interest
    (54,906 )     27,912  
Total stockholders' deficit
    (3,733,284 )     (253,075 )
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
  $ 1,957,731     $ 2,830,977  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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NET ELEMENT, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2011
   
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2010
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2010
 
Net Revenues
  $ 39,784     $ -     $ 143,988     $ -  
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Cost of revenues
    109,135       -       481,325       -  
Business development
    69,736       -       174,750       -  
General and administrative
    1,194,357       208,227       22,820,211       1,895,771  
Product development
    44,121       -       90,706       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    176,751       255       241,630       765  
Total operating expenses
    1,594,100       208,482       23,808,622       1,896,536  
Loss from operations
    (1,554,316 )     (208,482 )     (23,664,634 )     (1,896,536 )
                                 
Non-operating expense
                               
Interest income (expense)
    (48,456 )     -       (105,749 )     (195 )
Other income (expense)
    -       -       (45,942 )     (90,282 )
Loss before income tax provision
    (1,602,772 )     (208,482 )     (23,816,325 )     (1,987,013 )
Income tax provision
    -       -       -       -  
Net Loss from continuing operations
    (1,602,772 )     (208,482 )     (23,816,325 )     (1,987,013 )
                                 
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    110,948       30       281,191       9,570  
Net loss from discontinued operations
    -       -       -       (646,017 )
Net loss
    (1,491,824 )     (208,452 )     (23,535,134 )     (2,623,460 )
                                 
Other comprehensive income
                               
Foreign currency translation gain
    187       12,700       187       1,405  
Comprehensive loss
  $ (1,491,637 )   $ (195,752 )   $ (23,534,947 )   $ (2,622,055 )
                                 
Net loss per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.01 )
Net loss per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (0.00 )
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.01 )
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
    740,397,800       330,840,721       737,682,541       324,123,599  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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NET ELEMENT, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
   
Nine Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (23,535,134 )   $ (2,623,460 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Net loss from discontinued operations
    -       646,017  
Loss attributable to Investment in Subsidiary
    45,941       -  
Decrease in noncontrolling interests
    (281,188 )     (9,570 )
Loan discount interest expense
    13,654       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    241,630       765  
Non-cash compensation
    19,453,612       1,239,518  
Issuance of shares for service
    1,800       -  
                 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquistions and the effect of consolidation of equity affiliates:
               
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (84,808 )     7,197  
Deposits
    3,145       -  
Contract receivable, net
    10,842       -  
Due from related parties
    (5,346,060 )     -  
Due to related parties
    5,342,321       -  
Accounts payable
    291,387       (2,567 )
Accrued expenses
    74,289       335,236  
Total adjustments
    19,766,565       2,216,596  
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations
    (3,768,569 )     (406,864 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Deconsolidation of Korlea-TOT subsidiary
    (83,361 )     -  
Cash acquired in acquisition of subsidiary
    8,838       -  
Capitalized web development and patent costs
    (491,417 )     -  
Purchase of fixed assets
    (184,436 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
    (750,376 )     -  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Repurchase of common stock
    -       (300,000 )
Contributed capital from equity investors
    100,000       367,414  
Borrowings on related party note
    2,710,880       -  
Payments on related party note
    (314,733 )     -  
Net cash provided by financing  activities of continuing operations
    2,496,147       67,414  
                 
Cash flows from discontinued operations
    -       -  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    187       1,405  
Net decrease in cash
    (2,022,611 )     (338,045 )
                 
Cash at beginning of period
    2,500,253       436,155  
Cash at end of period
  $ 477,642     $ 98,110  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash paid during the year for:
               
Interest
  $ 940     $ -  

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
           
Common stock received on disposal of TOT-SIBBNS joint venture
  $ -     $ 2,279,140  
Common stock issued to settle stock subscription liability
  $ 880,000     $ -  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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NET ELEMENT, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and Basis of Presentation

Net Element, Inc. (OTCQB: NETE) is a developer and publisher of Internet websites and mobile application services for the Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) software services market.  Net Element products are optimized for the media & entertainment, barter & trading, and professional industry market sectors.  The company also develops and licenses intellectual property around graphics, HD and 3D video, web hosted business services, subscription-based and mobile-based services.

There are five core website services in the Net Element portfolio including:
 
 
·
A&R Music Live (www.arlive.com) an artist discovery and music review service that educates aspiring talent and connects them with music record company A&R (i.e., record company divisions that are responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists) and music supervisors through webinars for entertainment contracts and employment.
 
·
Motorsport.com (www.motorsport.com) a motorsport racing news site for fans and teams with industry award winning editorial content and unique multimedia capabilities.
 
·
Openfilm (www.openfilm.com) an independent film hosting site that operates two content management service platforms – one for the Business to Consumer market and the other for the Business to Business market (Launchpad).
 
·
LegalGuru (www.legalguru.com) intended to be a resource for consumers with potential legal issues that would offer attorneys and other professionals compelling ways to showcase their talents and specialties and find new clients.  LegalGuru is still under development and its services have not yet been launched.
 
·
Yapik (www.yapik.com) a set of mobile and web applications that enable college students to barter, buy, sell, or trade goods or services in a digital environment tailored for the campus experience.

The Company’s platform enables the rapid development, production and distribution of rich media content (including high definition (HD) and three-dimensional (3D) formats), services (Software as a Service (SaaS)) and branded content in entertainment and news.  The Company owns and publishes Internet properties and creates social and business communities in collegiate, legal, motorsport, music, film and entertainment.  Net Element was formed in 2004 as Splinex Technology, Inc., a spin-off of Ener1, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEV).  

Since April 1, 2010, we have pursued a strategy to develop and acquire applications, services and technologies for use in our media products and services. In furtherance of this strategy, on December 14, 2010, we acquired Openfilm, LLC, a company engaged in the development of technology and operation of a website that supports the advancement of independent film on the Internet. Additionally, on February 1, 2011, we acquired the websites www.motorsport.com, a news and information website relating to the international motorsport industry, and www.music1.com and www.arlive.com , two websites that provide an online social community and marketplace for musicians, songwriters, producers and record companies and an opportunity to showcase artist talent and promote commercial events/transactions. As a result of these acquisitions, we now own and operate several online media websites in the music, film, motorsport and emerging music talent markets.
  
Prior to April 1, 2010, we engaged in the oil and gas drilling business. On July 16, 2008, we entered into a joint venture arrangement with a Russian corporation and operated an oil and gas drilling business under the name TOT-SIBBNS, Ltd. (“TOT-SIBBNS”). TOT-SIBBNS obtained its first contract and began drilling operations in the Fall 2008. However, financial constraints and the declining price of oil resulted in a suspension of drilling operations in January 2009. Drilling operations did not recommence during the Winter 2009 and most employees were furloughed in April 2009. TOT-SIBBNS had expectations of exploratory drilling (both through its existing customer and new customers), however, in January 2010, after several weeks of exploring other business opportunities, the Company altered its business focus and decided to exercise its option to unwind the joint venture and pursue other development opportunities.  Comparative results for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 include the discontinued operations of TOT-SIBBNS.  Actual results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 do not include TOT-SIBBNS as it was unwound as of March 31, 2010 (See Note 11).
 
 
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Commission for reporting on Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required for complete financial statements are not included herein.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented have been included.  These results have been determined on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and practices applied consistently with those used in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for the nine months ended December 31, 2010.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for any particular quarterly period or the year ending December 31, 2011.  It is recommended that the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the transition period from April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 included in the Company’s Transition Report, as amended, on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission.

Basis of Consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Net Element, Inc., the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Openfilm, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Openfilm, Inc. and Zivos, LLC (Ukraine), the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiary Netlab Systems, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Netlab Systems, LTD (Cayman Islands) and the accounts of our 70%-owned subsidiary LegalGuru LLC, the accounts of our 75%-owned subsidiary Yapik, LLC, the accounts of our 85%-owned subsidiary Splinex, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary Splinex (Cayman Islands), the discontinued operations of our previously 75%-owned joint venture, TOT- SIBBNS, Ltd., the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiary Music1, LLC and its 97%-owned subsidiary A&R Music Live, LLC (Music1, LLC and A&R Music Live, LLC are sometimes together referred to in this Report as “Music”), and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiary Motorsport, LLC and its 80%-owned subsidiary Motorsport.com, Inc.  All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in this consolidation.

We have deconsolidated our 51% owned Czech Republic joint venture Korlea-TOT Energy s.r.o. (“Korlea-TOT”) as of January 1, 2011 and we have adjusted the investment to its net realizable value.  We are in the process of seeking to liquidate Korlea-TOT with our joint venture partner.

Recent Business Activity

In December 2010, we acquired Openfilm, LLC, an online media company that supports a community of independent film enthusiasts and filmmakers. Openfilm has developed an award-winning website (www.openfilm.com) that currently showcases films of various lengths and genres, aggregated from film festivals, film schools and independent filmmakers from around the world.  The proprietary technologies and software platform, know-how and methods developed for Openfilm provide a unique value proposition for independent filmmakers, advertisers, film festivals, film schools and viewers. Openfilm derives revenues from advertising, video content syndication, platform and Software as a Service (SaaS) licensing and membership fees, as well as contest entry fees for the “Get It Made” competitions (See Note 8).

In February 2011, we acquired an 80% interest in Motorsport.com, Inc. (through the acquisition of Motorsport, LLC), a mature online media company with an established brand name that operates an award-winning website (www.motorsport.com) that distributes content related to the motorsport industry to racing enthusiasts all over the world. Motorsport.com derives revenues primarily from display advertising and sponsorship.

In February 2011, we acquired Music1, LLC, which owns and operates (through its 97% interest in A&R Music Live, LLC) two websites (www.arlive.com and www.music1.com) engaged principally in the discovery and promotion of new and emerging musical artists. A&R Music Live, LLC provides unsigned artists, producers and songwriters the opportunity to speak directly with record company personnel, learn the music business, and have their music reviewed live by record company A&R experts and receive feedback on the possibility of a record company contract. Revenues for Music1 are derived from digital download sales, merchandise sales, display advertising, subscriptions, service fees and premium tools to manage artist marketing activity.

In March 2011, we entered into a joint venture arrangement with one of our directors, Curtis Wolfe, in connection with the formation of LegalGuru LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in which we own a 70% interest and Curtis Wolfe owns a 30% interest. LegalGuru is intended to be the first of a series of the “guru” branded business vertical web services that will allow professionals to brand themselves and their businesses using the Net Element video platform and other proprietary technologies to assist in promotion and marketing of their professional businesses and service offerings (See Note 6).  

On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
 
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In pursuing our strategy to further develop and expand our products and services, from time to time, we may be engaged in various discussions or activities to acquire or develop businesses or formulate joint venture or other arrangements.  Our policy is not to disclose discussions or potential transactions until definitive agreements have been executed.  Where we believe appropriate, acquisitions will be financed with newly-issued shares of our common stock or agreements or instruments to issue new shares of our common stock and, when this occurs, it will result in dilution (which may be substantial) to existing stockholders.  

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of expenses for the period presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash

We maintain our U.S. Dollar-denominated cash in several non-interest bearing bank deposit accounts.  Beginning December 31, 2010, all non-interest bearing transaction accounts are fully insured, regardless of the balance in the account, at all FDIC insured institutions.  As such, our bank balances did not exceed FDIC limits at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Through our Russian Representative Office, we maintain a bank account in Russia with a balance of $1,879 as of September 30, 2011.

Through our 51% owned joint venture Korlea-TOT, we previously maintained a bank account in the Czech Republic and, at December 31, 2010, the balance of that bank account was $83,361.  Following our deconsolidation of Korlea-TOT as of January 1, 2011, the balance of that bank account is no longer reflected on our balance sheets.

Fixed Assets

We depreciate our furniture, servers, data center software and equipment over a term of 5 years. Computers and client software are depreciated over terms between 2 and 5 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the economic life or terms of each lease. All of our assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis for financial statement purposes.
 
We capitalize certain costs for website development projects.  Specifically, we capitalize projects that are significant in terms of functional value added to the site, product or service.  A capitalized project would be closer to a full product launch than an incremental or point release update.  Costs for updates are expensed as incurred.  Capitalized costs are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over twenty-four months on a straight-line basis. We also capitalize start-up projects from the point of start to the point the application, service or website is publicly launched.  Amortization is straight-line over twenty-four months and charged to depreciation and amortization.  Impairment is reviewed quarterly to ensure only viable active project costs are capitalized.

Intangible Assets

We capitalize our costs that are directly related to website development.  These costs include platform services, engineering, Internet hosting, Internet streaming, content delivery network fees and general and administrative expenses to directly support engineering services.  Capitalized costs are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense on a straight-line basis over a twenty-four month period.  We also capitalize costs related to projects that are extensive in scope and significantly add to the functionality of our websites.  Additionally, we capitalize direct expenses associated with filing of patents and patent applications and amortize the capitalized intellectual property costs over five years beginning when the patent is approved.  
 
Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired.  Goodwill and certain intangible assets are assessed for impairment using fair value measurement techniques. Specifically, goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test is to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its net book value (or carrying amount), goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary.
 
If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. That is, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid to acquire the reporting unit. The impairment test for other intangible assets consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
 
 
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Foreign Currency Transactions

Our primary operations were formerly conducted outside the United States and we used foreign currencies to operate our consolidated foreign subsidiaries. Quarterly income and expense items are translated into U.S. dollars using the average interbank rate for the three-month period. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the interbank rate as of the balance sheet date. Equity items are translated at their historical rate. We do not engage in any currency hedging activities.  We are subject to exchange rate risk in our foreign operations in Ukraine and Russia where we incur product development, engineering and website development and hosting costs.   The Ukraine and Russian engineering operations pay a majority of their expenses in their local currencies, exposing us to exchange rate risk.  Ukrainian salaries and consulting fees are negotiated and paid in U.S. dollars.

Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize revenue when four basic criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists; performance of services has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. We consider persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement to be the receipt of a signed contract or insertion order. Collectability is assessed based on a number of factors, including transaction history with the customer and the credit worthiness of the customer. If it is determined that the collection is not reasonably assured, revenue is not recognized until collection becomes reasonably assured, which is generally upon receipt of cash. We record cash received in advance of revenue recognition as deferred revenue.

We periodically engage in transactions involving the exchange of certain advertising services for various goods and services from third parties (Barter transactions). These transactions are recorded at the estimated fair value of the goods or services received. Revenue from trade transactions is recognized when the related advertisements are broadcast.  Expense is recognized when services or merchandise received are used.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is determined using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, consisting of shares issuable upon exercise of common stock options or warrants or pursuant to other agreements or instruments. In periods when losses are reported, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments consist mainly of cash deposits, contracts receivable, short-term payables and related party payables. We believe that the carrying amounts of third-party financial instruments approximate fair value, due to their short-term maturities and the related party payables are interest bearing and payable on demand.  
 
NOTE 2. GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATIONS

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. We had negative cash flows from continuing operating activities of $3,768,569 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, and a working capital deficit of $187,553 and stockholders’ deficiency of $3,733,284 at September 30, 2011. We remain dependent upon TGR Capital, LLC, Enerfund, LLC or Mike Zoi (as a result of his controlling interest in TGR and Enerfund) to fund our operations.

Management is continuing with its plan to build a diversified portfolio of online media and technology assets. Management believes that its current operating strategy, combined with continued funding by our primary stockholder, will provide the opportunity for us to continue as a going concern; however, there is no assurance this will occur. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

Our independent auditors’ report on our consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2010 contains an explanatory paragraph about our ability to continue as a going concern. Management believes that its current operating strategy, as described herein, provides the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern; however, there is no assurance this will occur.
 
 
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NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

At September 30, 2011, our sole reportable business segment was our online businesses in music, film, motorsport and professional marketing services.  At December 31, 2010, our sole reportable business segment was Openfilm and its online, video-related business. Until March 31, 2010 (which is when we decided to unwind the TOT-SIBBNS joint venture), our sole reportable business segment was the oil and gas services sector.

NOTE 4.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

We capitalize certain costs for website development projects.  Specifically, we capitalize projects that are significant in terms of functional value added to the site.  A capitalized project would be closer to a full product launch than an incremental or point release update.  Costs for updates are expensed as incurred.  Capitalized costs are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over twenty-four months on a straight-line basis. We also capitalize start-up projects from the point of start to the point the application, service or website is publicly launched.  Amortization is straight-line over twenty-four months and charged to depreciation and amortization.  Impairment is reviewed quarterly to ensure only viable active project costs are capitalized.
 
Capitalized internal use website development costs are included in fixed assets, net. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, we capitalized $190,998 of website development costs related to our motorsport, social network (Yapik), and legal websites. Additionally, we amortized $117,650 to depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 leaving a balance of $331,356 for capitalized website development.  Capitalized patent costs were $24,267 at June 30, 2011 and we amortized $1,008 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 leaving a balance of $23,259 for capitalized patent costs on that date. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we capitalized $459,594 of website development costs and amortized $128,237 to depreciation and amortization. Furthermore, we capitalized $25,275 in patent costs and amortized $2,016 to depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Additionally, on February 1, 2011, we acquired Motorsport, LLC and Music1, LLC from a related party (Enerfund) and we assumed the balance sheets of Motorsport, LLC and Music1, LLC with existing intangible assets as follows:

Intangible Asset
 
Motorsport,
LLC
   
Music1,
LLC
 
Content
 
$
14,376
   
$
4,791
 
Domain Name
   
95,833
     
6,503
 
Customer List
   
95,833
     
-
 
Goodwill
   
442,223
     
    -
 
TOTALS
 
$
648,265
   
$
11,294
 

NOTE 5. ACQUISITIONS OF MOTORSPORT, LLC AND MUSIC1, LLC

On February 1, 2011, we entered into a purchase agreement (the “Motorsport Purchase Agreement”) with Enerfund, LLC, a company controlled by Mike Zoi, to purchase all of the issued and outstanding interests in Motorsport, LLC, a Florida limited liability company that holds 80% of the outstanding common stock of Motorsport.com, Inc., a Florida corporation engaged in the operation of a news and information website relating to the international motorsport industry. Motorsport, LLC purchased its 80% interest in Motorsport.com, Inc. on December 17, 2010. The remaining 20% of the outstanding common stock of Motorsport.com, Inc. is held by the original stockholders (4 persons) of Motorsport.com, Inc. We paid Enerfund an aggregate of $130,000 (exclusive of a $20,000 contingent payment relating to the purchase of certain domain names) and agreed to take over responsibility for the obligations contained in the purchase agreement of December 17, 2010, which includes, among other things, the aggregate payment to the original stockholders of Motorsport.com, Inc. of an additional $450,000 payable in four quarterly installments, without interest, commencing on December 1, 2013.  The domain names and related registrations were not purchased, as required, by June 16, 2011; hence the contingent amount ($20,000) will not be paid. The original sellers have a security interest in the domain names of Motorsport.com, Inc. as collateral for payment of the additional $450,000 of the purchase price. Failure by us to pay the additional purchase installments when due may result in forfeiture of all the shares in Motorsport.com, Inc. held by us.
 
In addition, we have an option to purchase the remaining interests in Motorsport.com, Inc. currently held by the original stockholders. The purchase option expires on December 16, 2018. We may exercise this option at any time upon thirty days prior written notice and the payment, in cash or preferred stock with an equivalent value of Motorsport.com, Inc., as follows:

 
(i)
until December 16, 2015: $0.1075 per share;
 
(ii)
from December 17, 2015 through December 16, 2016: $0.1185 per share;
 
(iii)
from December 17, 2016 through December 16, 2017: $0.1305 per share; and
 
(iv)
from December 17, 2017 through December 16, 2018: $0.1435 per share.
 
 
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We may redeem the preferred stock issued (if any) at any time upon the payment in full of the value of the preferred stock as of the date of issuance.

The net assets of Motorsport, LLC have been recorded at book basis (“carryover historical cost”) as the transaction has been accounted for as a merger of entities under common control.  The following table provides summary balance sheet information of Motorsport, LLC as of the date of acquisition (February 1, 2011):

Cash
 
$
-
 
Accounts receivable
   
6,179
 
Property & equipment
   
509
 
Other assets
   
651,716
 
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses
   
(7,224
)
Notes Payable
   
(590,565
)
Net assets
 
$
60,615
 

If we had acquired Motorsport, LLC on January 1, 2011, the results of operations of the Company would have changed by the following amounts (Motorsport, LLC results for January, 2011):
  
Sales
 
$
3,994
 
Gross Profit
   
(8,625
Total operating expenses
   
24,124
 
Net loss from continuing operations
   
(32,749
)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
   
5,839
 
Net loss
 
$
(26,910
)

On January 31, 2011, Motorsport, LLC entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC (a company controlled by Mike Zoi) in the principal amount of $184,592. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31. The loan matures on the third anniversary of each funding under the loan agreement, which fundings occurred from October 2010 through January 2011, with accrued interest due at that time.  On February 24, 2011, this loan was repaid with accrued interest for an aggregate of $186,808.

In furtherance of our strategy to become an online media company, on February 1, 2011, we acquired Music1, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, from Enerfund, LLC (a company controlled by Mike Zoi), for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000. Music1, LLC owns 97% of the membership interests in A&R Music Live, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company that owns and operates two websites that provide an online social community and marketplace for musicians, songwriters, producers and record companies and an opportunity to showcase artist talents. Music1, LLC purchased its interest in A&R Music Live, LLC on November 8, 2010. The remaining 3% of the membership interests in A&R Music Live, LLC is owned by Stephen Strother, the Founder and President of A&R Music Live, LLC. We are required to invest at least $500,000 in Music1 by December 31, 2012 (which amount may include salaries and other expenses of Music1). In the event such amount is not invested in Music1 by December 31, 2012 or the employment agreement of Mr. Strother is terminated other than for cause or good reason on or before May 7, 2012, then Mr. Strother will have the right to repurchase Music1 for $1.00. Additionally, Mr. Strother has granted a royalty free license to Music1 to use certain technology owned by him for the term of his employment agreement.

The net assets of Music1, LLC have been recorded at book basis (“carryover historical cost”) as the transaction has been accounted for as a merger of entities under common control.  The following table provides summary balance sheet information for Music1, LLC as of the date of acquisition (February 1, 2011).

Cash
 
$
8,838
 
Accounts receivable
   
117
 
Other assets
   
11,294
 
Accounts Payable
   
(11,935
)
Notes Payable
  (130,993
)
Net deficiency in assets
 
$
(122,679
)
 
If we had purchased Music1, LLC on January 1, 2011, the results of operations for the Company would have changed by the following amounts (Music1, LLC results for January, 2011):
   
Sales
 
$
4,941
 
Gross Profit
   
225
 
Total operating expenses
   
(38,219
)
Net loss from continuing operations
   
(37,994
)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
   
841
 
Net loss
 
$
(37,153
)
 
 
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On January 31, 2011, Music1, LLC entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC (a company controlled by Mike Zoi) in the principal amount of $128,890. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31. The loan matures on the third anniversary of each funding under the loan agreement, which fundings occurred from October 2010 through January 2011, with accrued interest due at that time.  On February 24, 2011, this loan was repaid with accrued interest for an aggregate of $131,827.

NOTE 6.  JOINT VENTURES

On July 18, 2008, we entered into an agreement to acquire a 75% controlling interest in TOT-SIBBNS, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Russian Federation. Pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement, the owner of Sibburnefteservis, Ltd. of Novosibirsk, Russia (“SIBBNS”) contributed certain assets of SIBBNS to TOT SIBBNS in exchange for 3,000,000 shares of our common stock.  On or about January 27, 2010, we changed our business focus and determined to unwind the TOT-SIBBNS joint venture.  We and TOT-SIBBNS executed an unwind agreement whereby we exchanged our 75% interest in TOT-SIBBNS for the 3,000,000 shares given to Evgeni Borograd in 2008. The unwind of the joint venture was consummated as of March 31, 2010 and has been accounted for using the guidance provided in ASC 845 (previously APB 29), as a disposal “other than by sale” similar to a spin-off transaction, with the shares received reflected as treasury stock and recorded on our balance sheet at its carrying basis in the net assets of the joint venture as of March 31, 2010. 
 
We formed a joint venture in the Czech Republic, Korlea-TOT Energy s.r.o., in July 2008 with Korlea Invest Holding AG of Switzerland (“Korlea”).  We invested $56,000 in exchange for our 51% of the share capital in the joint venture.  Korlea-TOT was expected to engage in marketing and trading of oil and natural gas in Eastern Europe.  To date, the joint venture has not engaged in any significant operating activity.  Accordingly, in November 2010, we sent Korlea notice of our request to unwind this arrangement.  On January 1, 2011, we deconsolidated Korlea-TOT and adjusted the carrying value of the investment to its estimated net realizable value. We are in the process of seeking to liquidate Korlea-TOT with our joint venture partner.

On March 17, 2011, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Splinex, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.  Splinex, LLC is intended to develop 3D technology for use in our products and services and certain other licensed applications.  As of April 12, 2011, an aggregate 15% ownership interest in Splinex, LLC was issued to certain of our employees and/or consultants.

Effective as of March 29, 2011, we entered into a joint venture arrangement (the “LegalGuru JV Agreement”) with one of our directors, Curtis Wolfe, in connection with the formation of LegalGuru LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in which we own a 70% interest and Curtis Wolfe owns a 30% interest. Pursuant to the LegalGuru JV Agreement, the parties agreed to invest up to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in the joint venture, with Mr. Wolfe investing up to $200,000 and Net Element investing up to $800,000.  As of September 30, 2011, we have invested $406,924 in LegalGuru LLC and, as of October 7, 2011, Mr. Wolfe has invested $31,270 in LegalGuru LLC.  We agreed that Mr. Wolfe will be the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of LegalGuru LLC and agreed to pay him a salary of $10,000 per month in cash and/or stock beginning in March 2011 ($5,000 to be paid by Net Element for services provided to Net Element on a continuing basis and $5,000 to be paid by LegalGuru LLC for services provided to LegalGuru LLC in the management of the design, development, and launch of the website, web services and ongoing business).  Upon launch of the website and commencement of commercial operations (currently expected in the fourth quarter of 2011), we agreed to increase Mr. Wolfe’s salary to $20,000 per month ($15,000 from LegalGuru LLC and $5,000 from Net Element), from which we will withhold an amount equal to $100,000 over one year as part of Mr. Wolfe’s investment obligations in LegalGuru LLC.  Mr. Wolfe has the right, for 36 months from the date of the Guru Joint Venture Agreement, to convert his interest in LegalGuru LLC into 3,000,000 shares of our common stock.

On June 16, 2011, we entered into a Subscription Agreement pursuant to which we sold a 15% ownership interest in our subsidiary Yapik, LLC in exchange for a $100,000 investment in Yapik, LLC, which was received on June 20, 2011.  The investor has an option, which is exercisable for 36 months, to convert the 15% ownership interest in Yapik, LLC into 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
 
 
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NOTE 7. ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses represent expenses that are owed at the end of the period and have not been billed by the provider or are estimates of services provided.

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, accrued expenses consisted of the following:
 
   
September 30,
2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Accrued professional fees
  $ 42,663     $ 152,068  
Promotion Expense
    50,000       50,000  
Accrued interest
    123,356       32,201  
Accrued payroll
    107,400       17,710  
Other accrued expenses
    226,850       173,632  
    $ 550,269     $ 425,611  

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Openfilm has completed two “Get it Made” competitions.  The first contest completed in September 2010, awarded $250,000 in cash ($50,000) and services to make a movie ($200,000).  The services are provided once the winner provides a screenplay in acceptable form to Openfilm.  The second contest winner was announced in June 2011 and $500,000 was awarded in cash ($50,000) and services to make a feature film ($450,000).  The terms of this contest require the winner to submit an acceptable screenplay within six months.  The Company has recorded $100,000 in expense relating to the cash prizes awarded.  The services will be charged to operations over the expected time it takes to make the movies beginning once acceptable screenplays have been submitted to Openfilm.

From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to legal and/or tax proceedings or inquiries.  While it is impossible to determine the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings or inquiries, management believes that the resolution of any pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations of the Company.

Uncertain tax positions are reviewed by management on an ongoing basis and related reserves are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law, and expirations of statutes of limitations. Based on information currently available, we anticipate that over the next thirty days ongoing audit activity should be resolved relating to uncertain tax positions for which we have accrued estimated liabilities of $60,000.

NOTE 9. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On February 1, 2011, our Board of Directors adopted a resolution recommending an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our capital stock to an aggregate of 2,600,000,000 shares with 2,500,000,000 shares designated common stock, $.001 par value, and 100,000,000 shares designated preferred stock, $.001 par value per share, which may be divided into series with the designations, powers, preferences, and relative rights and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions as determined by the Board of Directors.  Our majority stockholders approved the amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation through action taken by written consent without a meeting, as authorized by Section 228 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. The actions recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the Company’s majority stockholders became effective upon the filing of a certificate of amendment relating thereto with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 4, 2011.

During the nine months ended December 31, 2010, TGR Capital, LLC was issued 101,088,150 shares of our common stock and fully vested warrants to purchase 50,544,075 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance in exchange for funding of $2,021,763 provided under the terms of a Subscription Agreement with TGR Capital, LLC dated August 7, 2008, as amended on January 12, 2010 (the “TGR Subscription Agreement”). A compensation charge of $1,620,787 was recorded for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 as one of our officers is also a principal of TGR Capital, LLC and the securities issued were below market value as of the issue date. This amount is calculated as the difference between the market price of our common stock at the end of each quarter in which shares were issued and the subscription price of the common shares ($0.02) multiplied by the number of shares issued, plus the Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants issued as calculated at the end of each quarter. This subscription agreement for $4,000,000 was fully subscribed at December 31, 2010.
 
 
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On December 31, 2010, we entered into a Subscription Agreement with Enerfund, LLC (the “Enerfund Subscription Agreement”) pursuant to which we received an aggregate of $2,000,000 in exchange for 200,000,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 100,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. However, we did not have a sufficient number of authorized shares of common stock to fully issue these securities to Enerfund at December 31, 2010. Accordingly, this transaction has been accounted for as a purchase by Enerfund as of December 31, 2010 of 112,000,000 shares of common stock and fully vested warrants to purchase 56,000,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share in exchange for $1,120,000.  A compensation charge of $560,000 was recorded for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 as one of our officers is also a principal of Enerfund. This amount is calculated as the Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants issued as of December 31, 2010. The balance of the proceeds of $880,000 was accounted for as an advance until March 7, 2011, when we issued the balance of the shares and warrants.  Since Enerfund is owned by an officer/director, we recorded a compensation charge of $18,920,000, which is comprised of the Black-Scholes value of the warrants ($6,600,000) and the intrinsic market value of the common stock issued ($12,320,000).

On February 18, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the hiring of Richard Lappenbusch as President and Chief Operating Officer.  In addition to salary and benefits, Mr. Lappenbusch was granted 6,100,000 shares of our common stock with vesting as follows:  100,000 shares on February 15, 2012; 4,000,000 shares vesting semi-annually over a three year period from the date of the grant; and 2,000,000 shares upon the Company achieving $20,000,000 in gross revenues (other than through acquisitions), subject to the terms and conditions of a restricted stock agreement.  Accordingly, the fair value of the restricted shares issued of $33,500 will be amortized over the vesting periods.  The following table details the vesting periods and the amounts amortized with respect to 4,100,000 shares of common stock issued to Mr. Lappenbusch:

Vesting Date
 
Amortization
   
Shares Vested
 
8/18/11
 
$
3,667
     
666,667
 
2/15/12
   
550
     
100,000
 
2/14/12
   
3,667
     
666,667
 
8/12/12
   
3,667
     
666,667
 
2/8/13
   
3,667
     
666,667
 
8/7/13
   
3,667
     
666,667
 
2/3/14
   
3,667
     
666,665
 
   
$
22,552
     
4,100,000
 
  
The remaining 2,000,000 restricted shares of common stock vest upon the Company’s attainment of $20 million in aggregate gross revenues.  The fair value of these shares ($10,998) will be amortized over the year ending December 31, 2011.  For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011, we amortized $3,103 and $7,826 respectively of this amount as an expense to operations.

Also on February 18, 2011, our Board of Directors approved a grant of 100,000 shares of our common stock to Alys Daly as compensation for marketing and investor relations services. We recorded a charge of $4,000 based on the fair market value of shares issued.

On March 6, 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of 100 shares of our common stock to certain employees and consultants located in the U.S., Russia and Ukraine.  This resulted in an issuance of 5,800 shares of common stock and a corresponding compensation charge of $580 to reflect the fair market value of the shares issued.

Additionally, on March 6, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the grant of options to purchase an aggregate of 3,971,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share to certain employees and consultants under our 2004 Stock Option Plan.  The Company valued the options using a Black-Scholes model and recorded a compensation charge of $39,715. The options vest over three years at 33.3% per year with vesting for a particular year occurring on the anniversary date of the grant.

Effective as of March 29, 2011, we entered into the LegalGuru JV Agreement with one of our directors, Curtis Wolfe, in connection with the formation of LegalGuru LLC, in which we own a 70% interest and Curtis Wolfe owns a 30% interest. Pursuant to the LegalGuru JV Agreement, Mr. Wolfe has the right, for 36 months from March 29, 2011, to convert his interest in LegalGuru LLC into 3,000,000 shares of our common stock.

At March 31, 2010, we issued to Jonathan New, our Chief Financial Officer, 250,000 shares of fully vested common stock for services provided to us under a salary reduction implemented in 2009.  A compensation charge of $37,500 was recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, which reflects the market value per share ($0.15) on the first trading day after the date of grant.  
 
On April 4, 2011, we entered into a public relations contract with Roar Media, LLC to provide press related services and assist with community outreach and strategic alliances.  The term of this agreement was for six months and provided for monthly remuneration of $14,000 and 5,000 shares of our common stock with an option by the Company to renew for successive six-month periods.  This agreement was modified to provide remuneration in July of $7,000 and 5,000 shares.  August and September were revised to $6,500 per month plus 5,000 shares per month.  Beginning in October, we have agreed to the same terms, as revised, on a month to month basis.
 
 
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On May 16, 2011 we entered into a three-year, unsecured convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $2,000,000.  The annual interest rate is 5.0% and principal and interest is due on or before April 27, 2014.  The loan may be pre-paid at any time without penalty.  Outstanding principal may be converted by Enerfund at any time into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.11 per share.

On June 16, 2011, we entered into a Subscription Agreement pursuant to which we sold a 15% ownership interest in our subsidiary Yapik, LLC in exchange for a $100,000 investment in Yapik, LLC, which was received on June 20, 2011.  The investor has an option, which is exercisable for 36 months, to convert the 15% ownership interest in Yapik, LLC into 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company.

On June 28, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan with 150,000,000 shares authorized.  The Company’s majority stockholder approved the plan pursuant to a written consent also dated June 28, 2011.  The Board of Directors serves as administrator of the plan.  The new plan was designed to attract and retain the services of directors, employees and consultants by offering ability to make awards of unrestricted stock, stock options or both in order to create incentives.  The plan limits the strike price of incentive options issued to 100% (110% if the optionee is a 10% or more shareholder) of current market and terms can be no longer than 10 years (5 years if the optionee is a 10% or more shareholder).  The Company has registered the shares issuable under this plan on a registration statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC.  This plan became effective on July 20, 2011.

At September 30, 2011, we had outstanding options to purchase 2,519,837 shares of common stock under our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, of which options to purchase 1,067,059 shares of common stock are vested, with a weighted average exercise price of $0.09 per share and with a remaining weighted average contractual term of 4.91 years.

Additionally, at September 30, 2011, we had outstanding options to purchase 5,071,500 shares of common stock under our 2004 Stock Option Plan, of which options to purchase 1,100,000 shares of common stock are vested, with a weighted average exercise price of $0.13 per share and with a remaining weighted average contractual term of 3.77 years.   All shares authorized under our 2004 plan have been granted but forfeited shares can be reused.

We also had outstanding warrants to purchase 200,000,000 shares of common stock at September 30, 2011 with a strike price of $0.05 per share and a remaining average contractual term of 3.94 years.  

As partial consideration for certain consulting services pursuant to an Advisor Agreement entered into on July 19, 2011 among the Company, Motorsport.com, Inc. and Emerson Fittipaldi, the Company granted Mr. Fittipaldi 5 million shares of the Company’s common stock.  In addition, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, Mr. Fittipaldi has the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 1 million additional shares of common stock of the Company based upon his success in promoting Motorsport.com through his social networking activities, which bonus is in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company.  If Mr. Fittipaldi terminates the Advisor Agreement, he is required to forfeit a pro rata amount of the 5 million shares of the Company’s common stock that were granted to him in accordance with the terms of the Advisor Agreement.

 
On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
On August 9, 2011, we issued to our Chief Revenue Officer incentive stock options to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock under our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan at an exercise price of $0.07 per share with a term of 5 years, subject to a three-year vesting schedule.  The Chief Revenue Officer’s’ employment was terminated in November, 2011 and he has one year to exercise vested options or they will terminate.

On August 9, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of five-year stock options to purchase 605,398 shares of common stock of the Company to employees taking salary cuts with an exercise price of $0.06 per share.  These options were immediately vested upon issuance and were issued for the period of June 15, 2011 to July 31, 2011.  Accordingly, the Company recorded a compensation charge, using a Black-Scholes model, of $12,000 in June for the portion of the options granted that related to the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $22,437 in September for the portion of options granted that related to the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The Board of Directors also approved future monthly grants of options to employees and consultants working under salary or fee reductions until such reductions are lifted.  As such, On September 30, 2011, employees and consultants subject to salary or fee reductions were issued 350,494 fully vested stock options with a strike price of $0.15 and a five year life.  Accordingly the Company recorded a compensation charge, using a Black-Scholes model, of $52,574 in September for the fully vested options granted.
 
 
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NOTE 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the nine months ended December 31, 2010, TGR Capital, LLC was issued 101,088,150 shares of our common stock and fully vested warrants to purchase 50,544,075 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance in exchange for funding of $2,021,763 provided under the TGR Subscription Agreement.  A compensation charge of $1,620,787 was recorded for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 as one of our officers is also a principal of TGR Capital, LLC and the securities issued were below market value as of the issue date. This amount is calculated as the difference between the market price of our common stock at the end of each quarter in which shares were issued and the subscription price of the common shares ($0.02) multiplied by the number of shares issued, plus the Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants issued as calculated at the end of each quarter. This subscription agreement for $4,000,000 was fully subscribed at December 31, 2010.

On December 31, 2010, we entered into a Subscription Agreement with Enerfund, LLC pursuant to which we received an aggregate of $2,000,000 in exchange for 200,000,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 100,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. However, we did not have a sufficient number of authorized shares of common stock to fully issue these securities to Enerfund as of December 31, 2010. Accordingly, this transaction has been accounted for as a purchase by Enerfund as of December 31, 2010 of 112,000,000 shares of our common stock and fully vested warrants to purchase 56,000,000 shares of our common stock for $0.05 per share in exchange for $1,120,000. A compensation charge of $560,000 was recorded for the nine months ended December 31, 2010, as one of our officers is also a principal of Enerfund.   This amount is calculated as the Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants issued as of December 31, 2010.  The balance of the proceeds of $880,000 was accounted for as an advance at December 31, 2010.  On March 7, 2011, we issued the balance of the shares and warrants and recorded a compensation charge of $18,920,000, as one of our officers is also a principal of Enerfund.  This amount was calculated based on the Black-Scholes value of warrants ($6,600,000) plus the intrinsic market value of the common stock issued ($12,320,000).

On January 31, 2011, Motorsport entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $184,592. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31. The loan matures on the third anniversary of each funding under the loan agreement, which fundings occurred from October 2010 through January 2011, with accrued interest due at that time.  On February 24, 2011, this loan was repaid with accrued interest for an aggregate of $186,808.

On January 31, 2011, Music1 entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $128,890. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31. The loan matures on the third anniversary of each funding under the loan agreement, which fundings occurred from October 2010 through January 2011, with accrued interest due at that time.  On February 24, 2011, this loan was repaid with accrued interest for an aggregate of $131,827.

On February 1, 2011, we entered into the Motorsport Purchase Agreement with Enerfund, LLC to purchase all of the issued and outstanding interests of Motorsport, LLC, a Florida limited liability company that held 80% of the outstanding common stock of Motorsport.com, Inc., a Florida corporation engaged in the operation of a news and information website relating to the international motorsport industry. Motorsport, LLC purchased the interest of Motorsport.com, Inc. on December 17, 2010. The remaining 20% of the outstanding common stock of Motorsport.com, Inc. is held by the original stockholders (4 persons) of Motorsport.com, Inc. (see Note 5).
 
On February 1, 2011, we acquired Music1, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, from Enerfund, LLC, for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000. Music1, LLC owns 97% of the membership interests of A&R Music Live, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company that owns and operates two websites that provide an online social community and marketplace for musicians, songwriters, producers and record companies and an opportunity to showcase artist talents. Music1, LLC purchased its interest in A&R Music Live, LLC on November 8, 2010. The remaining 3% of the membership interests of A&R Music Live, LLC is owned by Stephen Strother, the Founder and President of A&R Music Live, LLC (see Note 5).

On March 17, 2011, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Splinex, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.  Splinex, LLC is intended to develop 3D technology for use in our products and services and certain other licensed applications.  As of April 12, 2011, an aggregate 15% ownership interest in Splinex, LLC was issued to certain of our employees and/or consultants.

Effective as of March 29, 2011, we entered into the LegalGuru JV Agreement with one of our directors, Curtis Wolfe, in connection with the formation of LegalGuru LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in which we own a 70% interest and Curtis Wolfe owns a 30% interest. LegalGuru is intended to be the first of a series of the “guru” branded business vertical web services that will allow professionals to brand themselves and their businesses using the Net Element video platform and other proprietary technologies to assist in promotion and marketing of their professional businesses and service offerings.  See Note 6.  
 
 
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On May 16, 2011, we entered into a three-year, unsecured convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $2,000,000.  The annual interest rate is 5.0% and principal and interest is due on or before April 27, 2014.  The loan may be pre-paid at any time without penalty.  Outstanding principal may be converted by Enerfund at any time into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.11 per share.
 
On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
NOTE 11. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Effective March 31, 2010, we dissolved the TOT-SIBBNS joint venture.  We received the 3,000,000 shares of common stock issued in 2008 in connection with the formation of the joint venture and the assets of the joint venture were returned to the non-controlling interest holder (SIBBNS).  For comparative purposes, the results of the joint venture are reflected as discontinued operations in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The following table provides additional details on the results from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. There was no effect on results for the nine months ended June 30, 2011.
  
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
2010
 
       
Revenues
 
$
-
 
Cost of Sales
   
-
 
Operating Expenses
   
(942,044
)
Other Income
   
80,688
 
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest
   
215,339
 
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
$
(646,017
)
 
NOTE 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
On October 24, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an increase in the number of directors of the Company to four and appointed Dmitry Kozko to fill the vacancy.

On October 24, 2011, we entered into a three-year, unsecured convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $1.6 million.  The Company will use the amounts borrowed pursuant to the note for working capital and acquisitions.  The annual interest rate under the note is 5% and principal and interest is due on or before October 24, 2014.  The note may be pre-paid at any time without penalty.  Outstanding principal under the note may be converted by Enerfund, LLC at any time into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.11 per share.  Upon conversion of the note, the Company is required to issue to Enerfund, LLC a five-year warrant to purchase a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the number of shares issued upon such conversion with an exercise price of $0.11 per share.
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion should be read and evaluated in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Transition Report, as amended, on Form 10-KT/A for the transition period from April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 filed with the Commission and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Report.

General; Recent Developments

Net Element, Inc. (OTCQB: NETE) is a developer and publisher of Internet websites and mobile application services for the Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) software services market.  Net Element products are optimized for the media & entertainment, barter & trading, and professional industry market sectors.  The company also develops and licenses intellectual property around graphics, HD and 3D video, web hosted business services, subscription-based and mobile-based services.

There are five core website services in the Net Element portfolio including:

 
·
A&R Music Live (www.arlive.com) an artist discovery and music review service that educates aspiring talent and connects them with music record company A&R (i.e., record company divisions that are responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists) and music supervisors through webinars for entertainment contracts and employment.
 
·
Motorsport.com (www.motorsport.com) a motorsport racing news site for fans and teams with industry award winning editorial content and unique multimedia capabilities.
 
·
Openfilm (www.openfilm.com) an independent film hosting site that operates two content management service platforms – one for the Business to Consumer market and the other for the Business to Business market (Launchpad).
 
·
LegalGuru (www.legalguru.com) intended to be a resource for consumers with potential legal issues that would offer attorneys and other professionals compelling ways to showcase their talents and specialties and find new clients.  LegalGuru is still under development stage and its services have not yet been launched.
 
·
Yapik (www.yapik.com) a set of mobile and web applications that enable college students to barter, buy, sell, or trade goods or services in a digital environment tailored for the campus experience.

The Company’s platform enables the rapid development, production and distribution of rich media content (including high definition (HD) and three-dimensional (3D) formats), services (Software as a Service (SaaS)) and branded content in entertainment and news.  The Company owns and publishes Internet properties and creates social and business communities in collegiate, legal, motorsport, music, film and entertainment.  Net Element was formed in 2004 as Splinex Technology, Inc., a spin-off of Ener1, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEV).  

On November 11, 2010, we changed our fiscal year end from March 31 to December 31.  The nine-month period from April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 was presented in a Transition Report, as amended, on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.

In December 2010, we acquired Openfilm, LLC, an online media company that supports a community of independent film enthusiasts and filmmakers. Openfilm has developed an award-winning website (www.openfilm.com) that currently showcases films of various lengths and genres, aggregated from film festivals, film schools and independent filmmakers from around the world.  The proprietary technologies and software platform, know-how and methods developed for Openfilm provide a unique value proposition for independent filmmakers, advertisers, film festivals, film schools and viewers. Openfilm derives revenues from advertising, video content syndication, platform and Software as a Service (SaaS) licensing and membership fees, as well as contest entry fees for the “Get It Made” competition (See Note 8 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).  See Note 5 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

As of January 1, 2011, we deconsolidated our 51% owned joint venture Korlea-TOT and we have adjusted the investment to its net realizable value.  We are in the process of seeking to liquidate Korlea-TOT with our joint venture partner.

In February 2011, we acquired an 80% interest in Motorsport.com, Inc. (through the acquisition of Motorsport, LLC), a mature online media company with an established brand name that operates an award-winning website (www.motorsport.com) that distributes content related to the motorsport industry to racing enthusiasts all over the world. Motorsport.com derives revenues primarily from display advertising and sponsorship.  See Note 5 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2011, we acquired Music1, LLC, which owns and operates (through its 97% interest in A&R Music Live, LLC) two websites (www.arlive.com and www.music1.com) engaged principally in the discovery and promotion of new and emerging musical artists. A&R Music Live, LLC provides unsigned artists, producers and songwriters the opportunity to speak directly with record company personnel, learn the music business, and have their music reviewed live by record company A&R experts and receive feedback on the possibility of a record company contract.  Revenues for Music1 are derived from digital download sales, merchandise sales, display advertising, subscriptions, service fees and premium tools to manage artist marketing activity.  See Note 5 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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On March 17, 2011, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Splinex, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.  Splinex, LLC is intended to develop 3D technology for use in our products and services and certain other licensed applications.  As of April 12, 2011, an aggregate 15% ownership interest in Splinex, LLC was issued to certain of our employees and/or consultants.

In March 2011, we entered into a joint venture arrangement with one of our directors, Curtis Wolfe, in connection with the formation of LegalGuru LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in which we own a 70% interest and Curtis Wolfe owns a 30% interest. LegalGuru is intended to be the first of a series of the “guru” branded business vertical web services that will allow professionals to brand themselves and their businesses using the Net Element video platform and other proprietary technologies to assist in promotion and marketing of their professional businesses and service offerings.  See Note 6 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  

On June 16, 2011, we entered into a Subscription Agreement pursuant to which we sold a 15% ownership interest in our subsidiary Yapik, LLC in exchange for a $100,000 investment in Yapik, LLC, which was received on June 20, 2011.  The investor has an option, which is exercisable for 36 months, to convert the 15% ownership interest in Yapik, LLC into 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
 
On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement ("SPA") pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation ("Stratuscore"), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to 10 million shares of common stock of the Company.  On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA.  Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
In pursuing our strategy to further develop and expand our products and services, from time to time, we may be engaged in various discussions or activities to acquire or develop businesses or formulate joint venture or other arrangements. Our policy is not to disclose discussions or potential transactions until definitive agreements have been executed. Where we believe appropriate, acquisitions will be financed with newly-issued shares of our common stock or agreements or instruments to issue new shares of our common stock and, when this occurs, it will result in dilution (which may be substantial) to existing stockholders. 

Results of Operations for the Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

We reported a net loss of  $1,491,824 or $(0.00) per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2011, as compared with a net loss of $208,452 or $(0.00) per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 740,397,800 and 330,840,721 for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  At September 30, 2011, the Company operates a web and technology business with several subsidiaries.  At September 30, 2010, the Company was a shell company and had limited operations.

Net revenues consist of license fees, advertising fees, membership fees and other service fees.  Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were $39,784, which related primarily to service fees generated by Music ($20,877) and Openfilm ($15,078), as compared with no revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Cost of revenues represents direct costs of generating revenues, including commissions, content acquired and created and certain payroll expense that is directly related to revenue creation.  Cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $109,135 as compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as a result of there being limited operations during the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Business development expenses consist of direct costs associated with developing our brand and developing revenue opportunities.  Business development expenses were $69,736 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as the Company had limited operations during the 2010 period.  For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, business development expenses were primarily attributable to corporate activities ($52,416), Yapik ($12,153) and Motorsport ($4,533). Business development expenses attributable to corporate activities related primarily to business development of new website and services opportunities.  Yapik business development expenses related primarily to on campus marketing efforts.  Motorsport business development expenses related primarily to branding through the use of paid marketing professionals at race events and the purchase of promotional items.
 
 
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General and administrative expenses were $1,194,357 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $208,227 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, representing an increase of $964,624.  General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2011 consisted of operating expenses not otherwise delineated in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, including certain salaries, benefits, professional fees, travel, rent, Internet expenses and other expenses required to run our business.  General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were attributable to the properties or subsidiaries of the Company as follows:

Property or Entity
 
Three months ended
September 30, 2011
   
Three months ended
September 30, 2010
 
Net Element Corporate
 
$
556,020
   
$
208,227
 
Openfilm / Launchpad (purchased 12/10)
   
136,436
     
-
 
Music1 / A&R Live (purchased 2/11)
   
155,157
     
-
 
Motorsport (purchased 2/11)
   
119,074
     
-
 
Social Networking (Yapik) (formed in 2011)
   
112,531
     
-
 
Legal Guru (formed in 2011)
   
81,422
     
-
 
Netlab Systems (formed in 2011)
   
33,717
     
-
 
Total general and administrative
 
$
1,194,357
   
$
208,227
 

Of the $556,020 in general and administrative expenses for corporate for the three months ended September 30, 2011, $303,137 is attributable to amortization of share grants, $139,752 is attributable to non-cash compensation expense relating to vesting options.  Of the $208,227 in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010, $30,923 was due to non-cash compensation expense relating to the subscription agreement with TGR Capital, LLC (see Note 9 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements), $138,588 consisted of payroll expense, and $25,401 consisted of professional fees.

Product development expense was $44,121 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 when the company had limited operations.  Product development expense consists of research and development on new ideas for existing and to be formed websites and services as well as work that may result in the Company seeking patents for particular technology or business processes.

Depreciation and amortization expense consists of depreciation expense on fixed assets used by the Company and the amortization of capitalized website development, intellectual property and deferred compensation expenses.  Depreciation and amortization expense was $176,751 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $255 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Fixed assets increased to $591,892 at September 30, 2011 as compared with $6,279 at September 30, 2010, creating higher period depreciation for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  Additionally, capitalized costs related to website development were $331,356, net at September 30, 2011 as compared with $0 at September 30, 2010.  Intangible assets of $211,595 at September 30, 2011 includes $23,259 for the direct costs of acquiring a patent and the balance is primarily related to website content, customer lists and domain names (Motorsport, LLC ($171,875) and Music1, LLC ($16,461)).

Interest expense was $48,456 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The interest expense in 2011 was primarily attributable to borrowings by Net Element from Enerfund, LLC ($22,405) totaling $2,710,138, with an interest rate of 5% per annum, and a loan from Enerfund to Openfilm, LLC ($21,018) with a principal balance of $1,667,000 and an interest rate of 5% per annum.

The net loss attributable to non-controlling interests relating to Yapik, LLC, LegalGuru, LLC, A&R Music Live, LLC, Motorsport.com, Inc. and Splinex, LLC was $110,948 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $30 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Non-controlling interest for the three months ended September 30, 2010 related solely to Korlea-TOT, which was deconsolidated on January 1, 2011. The non-controlling interest reflects the results of operations of subsidiaries that are allocable to equity owners other than the Company.
 
Results of Operations for the Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

We reported a net loss of  $23,535,134, or $(0.03) per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, as compared with a net loss of $2,623,460, or $(0.01) per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 737,682,541 and 324,123,599 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  At September 30, 2011, the Company operates a web and technology business with several subsidiaries.  TOT-SIBBNS was discontinued at March 31, 2010 and the Company was a shell company and had no operations between April and September 2010.  The results of operations and costs associated with discontinuation of TOT-SIBBNS for the period January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010 ($646,017 or ($0.00) per share) are reported on the line “Net loss from discontinued operations” on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
 
 
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Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were $143,988, which related primarily to Openfilm ($67,507), Music ($62,487) and Motorsport ($10,019), as compared with no revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 when the Company had limited operations.  Revenue of Openfilm consisted of $50,800 for license fees with the balance relating to advertising and membership fees.  Music revenues were derived from service fees and Motorsport revenues related to advertising and sponsorship.

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $481,325 as compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as a result of there being no revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Business development expenses were $174,750 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.   For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, business development expenses were primarily attributable to corporate activities ($117,552) and Motorsport ($41,040).  Business development expenses attributable to corporate activities related primarily to business development of new website opportunities.  Motorsport business development expenses related primarily to branding through the use of paid marketing professionals at race events and the purchase of promotional items.  Business development expense was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as there were no significant operations during that period.

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were $22,820,211 as compared with general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 of $1,895,771, representing an increase of $20,924,440.  The increase relates primarily to an increase in non-cash compensation expense at Net Element corporate of $18,204,606 which was primarily due to stock and warrants issued to Enerfund (see next paragraph for more information), the additional expenses from the acquisitions of Openfilm ($321,809) in December 2010, and Music1 ($237,601) and Motorsport ($151,225) in February 2011, the incremental costs from the start-up of a social network service Yapik ($95,111), and a legal resource service LegalGuru ($40,713).  Of the $1,895,771 in general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, $1,239,518 was due to non-cash compensation expense relating primarily to the subscription agreement with TGR Capital, LLC (see Note 9 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).

Non-cash compensation expense of $19,453,612 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was primarily a result of $18,920,000 for an investment made by Enerfund in December 2010.  On December 31, 2010, we entered into a Subscription Agreement with Enerfund, LLC (a company controlled by Mike Zoi) pursuant to which we received an aggregate of $2,000,000 in exchange for 200,000,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 100,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. However, we did not have a sufficient number of authorized shares of common stock to fully issue these securities to Enerfund as of December 31, 2010. Accordingly, this transaction has been accounted for as a purchase by Enerfund as of December 31, 2010 of 112,000,000 shares of our common stock and fully vested warrants to purchase 56,000,000 shares of our common stock for $0.05 per share in exchange for $1,120,000. The balance of the proceeds of $880,000 was accounted for as an advance at December 31, 2010.  On March 4, 2011, the number of our authorized common shares was increased from 800,000,000 to 2,500,000,000 and subsequently we issued the balance of the shares and warrants.  On March 7, 2011 (the date of issuance of the balance of the shares and warrants), the market value of the common shares exceeded the subscription price resulting in a compensation charge of $12,320,000 for the shares purchased under the Enerfund Subscription Agreement.  Additionally, a compensation expense relating to the issuance of warrants of $6,600,000 was recorded based on a Black-Scholes valuation model since the majority shareholder of Enerfund is also an officer of our Company.

Product development expense was $90,706 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.   There were no product development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Depreciation and amortization expense was $241,630 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $765 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Fixed assets increased to $591,892 at September 30, 2011 as compared with $6,279 at September 30, 2010, creating higher period depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Additionally, amortization costs related to intangible assets were $37,567 at September 30, 2011 as compared with $0 at September 30, 2010 and this created higher amortization expense for nine months ended September 30, 2011 versus the same period in 2010.  

Interest expense was $105,749 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $195 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The interest expense in 2011 was primarily attributable to borrowings by Net Element from Enerfund, LLC totaling $2,561,913, with an interest rate of 5% per annum, and a loan from Enerfund to Openfilm, LLC with a principal balance of $1,667,000 and an interest rate of 5% per annum.

Other expense was $45,942 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $90,282 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is due to the deconsolidation of Korea-TOT.  The other expense in the comparable period of 2010 is primarily due to the write-off of a loan to TOT-SIBBNS.
 
 
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The net loss attributable to non-controlling interests relating to Yapik, LLC, LegalGuru, LLC, A&R Music Live, LLC, Motorsport.com, Inc. and Splinex, LLC was $281,191 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $9,570 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Non-controlling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 related primarily to TOT-SIBBNS, which was discontinued on March 31, 2010 and Korlea-TOT, which was deconsolidated on January 1, 2011. The non-controlling interest reflects the results of operations of subsidiaries that are allocable to equity owners other than the Company.

The net loss from discontinued operations was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to a net loss from discontinued operations of $646,017 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as the Company discontinued the operations of TOT-SIBBNS on March 31, 2010 (see Notes 6 and 11 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of $49,956,067, a working capital deficit of $187,553 and cash of $477,642. We had a net loss of $23,535,134 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and a net loss of $2,623,460 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, and further losses are anticipated. We had negative cash flows from operations of $3,768,569 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and negative cash flows from operations of $406,864 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 when the company had limited operations.
   
We are dependent upon receiving funds from our controlling stockholders, TGR Capital, LLC and Enerfund, LLC, which are controlled by our CEO, Mike Zoi. Pursuant to the TGR Subscription Agreement, TGR was obligated to invest up to $4,000,000 to fund working capital requirements in exchange for up to 200,000,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase up to 100,000,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per share. The shares and warrants were issued quarterly and we recorded an appropriate compensation expense as necessary based on the fair value of the securities on the last day of each fiscal quarter (the date of issuance). At December 31, 2010, TGR had fulfilled its investment obligations under the TGR Subscription Agreement.

On December 10, 2010, Openfilm entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $1,667,020. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31.  The loan matures on December 10, 2012 with accrued interest due at that time.  The balance (including accrued interest) at September 30, 2011 was $1,762,328.
  
On December 31, 2010, we entered into a Subscription Agreement with Enerfund, LLC pursuant to which we received an aggregate of $2,000,000 in exchange for 200,000,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 100,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from date of issuance. However, we did not have a sufficient number of authorized shares of common stock to fully issue these securities to Enerfund as of December 31, 2010. Accordingly, this transaction has been accounted for as a purchase by Enerfund as of December 31, 2010 of 112,000,000 shares of our common stock and fully vested warrants to purchase 56,000,000 shares of our common stock for $0.05 per share in exchange for $1,120,000. A compensation charge of $560,000 was recorded for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 as one of our officers is also a principal of Enerfund.   This amount is calculated as the Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants issued as of December 31, 2010.  The balance of the proceeds of $880,000 was accounted for as an advance at December 31, 2010.  On March 7, 2011, we issued the balance of the shares and warrants and recorded a compensation charge of $18,920,000 as one of our officers is also a principal of Enerfund.  This amount was calculated based on the Black-Scholes value of warrants ($6,600,000) plus the intrinsic market value of the common stock issued ($12,320,000).  The proceeds of the Enerfund Subscription Agreement were used to fund our operations.
 
As previously disclosed, in connection with the Motorsport acquisition, we are obligated to make additional payments to the original stockholders of Motorsport.com, Inc. of an aggregate of $450,000 payable in four quarterly installments, without interest, commencing on December 1, 2013. The original sellers have a security interest in the domain names of Motorsport.com, Inc. as collateral for payment of the additional purchase price. Failure by us to pay the additional purchase installments when due may result in forfeiture of all the shares in Motorsport.com, Inc. held by us.

In addition, we have an option to purchase the remaining 20% interest in Motorsport.com, Inc. currently held by the original stockholders. The purchase option expires on December 16, 2018.  We may exercise this option at any time upon thirty days prior written notice and the payment, in cash or preferred stock with an equivalent value of Motorsport.com, Inc., as follows:

 
(i)
until December 16, 2015:  $0.1075 per share;
 
(ii)
from December 17, 2015 through December 16, 2016: $0.1185 per share;
 
(iii)
from December 17, 2016 through December 16, 2017: $0.1305 per share; and
 
(iv)
from December 17, 2017 through December 16, 2018: $0.1435 per share.

We may redeem the preferred stock issued (if any) at any time upon the payment in full of the value of the preferred stock as of the date of issuance.
 
 
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On January 31, 2011, Motorsport entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $184,592. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31.  The loan matures on the third anniversary of each funding under the loan agreement, which fundings occurred from October 2010 through January 2011, with accrued interest due at that time.  This loan was repaid in full on February 24, 2011.

On February 1, 2011, we acquired Music1, LLC from Enerfund, LLC for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000. We are required to invest at least $500,000 in Music1 by December 31, 2012 (which amount may include salaries and other expenses of Music1). In the event such amount is not invested in Music1 by December 31, 2012 or the employment agreement of Mr. Strother is terminated other than for cause or good reason on or before May 7, 2012, then Mr. Strother will have the right to repurchase Music1 for $1.00.
  
On January 31, 2011, Music1 entered into a loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $128,890. The annual interest rate is 5% payable annually on December 31.  The loan matures on the third anniversary of each funding under the loan agreement, which fundings occurred from October 2010 through January 2011, with accrued interest due at that time.  This loan was repaid in full on February 24, 2011.

Effective as of March 29, 2011, we entered into the LegalGuru JV Agreement with one of our directors, Curtis Wolfe, in connection with the formation of LegalGuru LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in which we own a 70% interest and Curtis Wolfe owns a 30% interest.  Pursuant to the LegalGuru JV Agreement, the parties agreed to invest up to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in the joint venture, with Mr. Wolfe investing up to $200,000 and Net Element investing up to $800,000.  As of September 30, 2011, we have invested $275,685 in LegalGuru LLC and, as of October 7, 2011, Mr. Wolfe has invested $31,270 in LegalGuru LLC.  We agreed that Mr. Wolfe will be the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of LegalGuru LLC and agreed to pay him a salary of $10,000 per month in cash and/or stock beginning in March 2011 ($5,000 to be paid by Net Element for services provided to Net Element on a continuing basis and $5,000 to be paid by LegalGuru LLC for services provided to LegalGuru LLC in the management of the design, development, and launch of the website, web services and ongoing business).  Upon launch of the website and commencement of commercial operations (currently expected in the fourth quarter of 2011), we agreed to increase Mr. Wolfe’s salary to $20,000 per month ($15,000 from LegalGuru LLC and $5,000 from Net Element), from which we will withhold an amount equal to $100,000 over one year as part of Mr. Wolfe’s investment obligations in LegalGuru LLC.  Mr. Wolfe has the right, for 36 months from the date of the Guru Joint Venture Agreement, to convert his interest in LegalGuru LLC into 3,000,000 shares of our common stock.

On April 4, 2011, we entered into a public relations contract with Roar Media, LLC to provide press related services and assist with community outreach and strategic alliances.  The term of this agreement was for six months and provided for monthly remuneration of $14,000 and 5,000 shares of our common stock with an option by the Company to renew for successive six-month periods.  This agreement was modified to provide remuneration in July of $7,000 and 5,000 shares.  August and September were revised to $6,500 per month plus 5,000 shares per month.  Beginning in October, we have agreed to same terms, as revised, on a month to month basis.

On April 15, 2011, we entered into a two-year cross advertising transaction with Ferrari North America, Inc. whereby we contracted to pay $50,000 per year in cash and provide $200,000 per year in advertising value on our websites in exchange for a Platinum Sponsorship for the Ferrari Challenge over the next two race seasons. This arrangement provides us with marketing outreach and exposure to potential investors. The agreement stipulates that the Ferrari Challenge must advertise on any Net Element website within one year from date of execution.  Accordingly, we will recognize $200,000 in advertising revenue as Ferrari utilizes the advertisements. Of the total cash expense of the sponsorship ($100,000 over two years), $50,000 was recognized as a charge to operations over the five month period May to September 2011 during the Ferrari Challenge.

On May 16, 2011 we entered into a three-year, unsecured convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $2,000,000.  The annual interest rate is 5.0% and principal and interest is due on or before April 27, 2014.  The loan may be pre-paid at any time without penalty.  Outstanding principal may be converted by Enerfund at any time into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.11 per share.  At September 30, 2011, the amount outstanding under this loan was $2,000,000 and there was no further availability on this facility.

On June 16, 2011, we entered into a Subscription Agreement pursuant to which we sold a 15% ownership interest in our subsidiary Yapik, LLC in exchange for a $100,000 investment in Yapik, LLC, which was received on June 20, 2011.  The investor has an option, which is exercisable for 36 months, to convert the 15% ownership interest in Yapik, LLC into 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company.

 
On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
 
 
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On October 24, 2011, we entered into a three-year, unsecured convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $1.6 million.  The Company will use the amounts borrowed pursuant to the note for working capital and acquisitions.  The annual interest rate under the note is 5% and principal and interest is due on or before October 24, 2014.  The note may be pre-paid at any time without penalty.  Outstanding principal under the note may be converted by Enerfund, LLC at any time into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.11 per share.  Upon conversion of the note, the Company is required to issue to Enerfund, LLC a five-year warrant to purchase a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the number of shares issued upon such conversion with an exercise price of $0.11 per share.  At September 30, 2011, Enerfund had advanced $738,928 under this facility prior to the execution by the Company of the convertible promissory note and loan agreement.

As a result of our history of recurring losses and our accumulated deficit and stockholders’ deficiency, the audit report of our independent registered public accounting firm as of December 31, 2010 contains a statement expressing substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. Management recognizes that we must raise capital sufficient to fund business activities until such time as we can generate sufficient revenues and net cash flows in amounts necessary to enable us to continue contemplated operations, of which there can be no assurance.  We have historically been dependent upon TGR Capital, LLC, Enerfund, LLC or Mike Zoi (as a result of his controlling interest in TGR and Enerfund) to fund our operations and we are exploring additional sources of financing in order to meet our financial requirements.  As of the date this Report was filed with the Commission, management expects that our cash flows from operations and additional borrowings available under the October 24, 2011 convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund described above will be sufficient to meet our financial requirements through most of the second fiscal quarter of 2012.  Management currently believes that we will require an additional $4,200,000 in financing to continue operations as currently conducted and to pay for anticipated capital expenditures over the next 12 months.  Additional funds may be raised through debt financing and/or the issuance of equity securities, there being no assurance that any type of financing on terms satisfactory to us will be available or otherwise occur.  Debt financing must be repaid regardless of whether we generate revenues or cash flows from operations and may be secured by substantially all of our assets.  Any equity financing or debt financing that requires the issuance of equity securities or warrants to the lender would cause the percentage ownership by our current stockholders to be diluted, which dilution may be substantial.  Also, any additional equity securities issued may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing stockholders.  If such financings are not available when required or are not available on acceptable terms, we may be unable to implement our business plans or take advantage of business opportunities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations and may ultimately require us to suspend or cease operations.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

At September 30, 2011, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.  

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-29, “Business Combinations (Topic 805), Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations.”  The objective of this ASU is to address diversity in practice about the presentation of pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations, and specifies that a public entity that presents comparative financial statements should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. This ASU is effective prospectively for business combinations on or after January 1, 2011. As this ASU is limited to supplemental disclosures, its adoption will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts.”  The objective of this ASU is to address diversity in practice in the application of goodwill impairment testing by entities with reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts, eliminating an entity’s ability to assert that a reporting unit is not required to perform Step 2 because the carrying amount of the reporting unit is zero or negative despite the existence of qualitative factors that indicate the goodwill is more likely than not impaired. This ASU is effective for interim periods after January 1, 2010. The adoption of this ASU may require us to report goodwill impairment charges sooner than under current practice.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
 
 
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As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act).  Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because there are a limited number of personnel employed and we cannot have an adequate segregation of duties, and due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as discussed in our Transition Report, as amended, on Form 10-KT/A for the period ended December 31, 2010.  Accordingly, management cannot provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objective.  Management works to mitigate these risks by being personally involved in all substantive transactions and attempts to obtain verification of transactions and accounting policies and treatments involving our operations, including those overseas.  We are in the process of reviewing and, where necessary, modifying controls and procedures throughout the Company, particularly in light of our recent acquisitions and joint ventures and the continued integration of these businesses.  We have contracted to install new financial systems and that process is currently expected to be completed by December 31, 2011.  We will continue to address deficiencies as resources permit.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal proceedings

On August 30, 2011, NueMeta LLC filed a demand for arbitration against Net Element to be conducted in Chicago, Illinois in accordance with the Commercial Dispute Resolution Procedures of the American Arbitration Association.  The claimant alleges that it is owed $152,400 under an agreement pursuant to which it was to perform certain software development and other services for Net Element.  The arbitration proceeding is in the preliminary stages and no hearings have been scheduled as of the date of filing this Report.  While it is too early to predict the outcome of this matter, management intends to defend it vigorously.

Except as described above, we are not currently a party to any such proceedings the outcome of which would have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
On October 24, 2011, we entered into a three-year, unsecured convertible promissory note and loan agreement with Enerfund, LLC in the principal amount of $1.6 million.  Outstanding principal under the note may be converted by Enerfund, LLC at any time into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.11 per share.  Upon conversion of the note, the Company is required to issue to Enerfund, LLC a five-year warrant to purchase a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the number of shares issued upon such conversion with an exercise price of $0.11 per share.  At September 30, 2011, Enerfund had advanced $561,912 under this facility prior to the execution by the Company of the convertible promissory note and loan agreement.

We believe that the foregoing securities transactions were exempt from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by virtue of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act which exempts transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.

Item 5.  Other Information

 
On August 9, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) pursuant to which we were to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Stratuscore, Inc., a State of Washington corporation (“Stratuscore”), from its selling shareholder in exchange for the issuance of up to10 million shares of common stock of the Company. On November 10, 2011, the Company and the selling shareholder mutually agreed to terminate and unwind the SPA. Amounts advanced and costs incurred by the Company through September 30, 2011 ($148,225), are reflected as advances in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. We will continue to fund agreed upon operations of Stratuscore until January 31, 2012. As consideration for amounts advanced to Stratuscore, Stratuscore agreed to issue Net Element a convertible promissory note convertible into equity in Stratuscore.
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ener1 Acquisition Corp., Registrant and Ener1, Inc., dated as of June 9, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
2.2
 
First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ener1 Acquisition Corp., Registrant and Ener1, Inc., dated as of October 13, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Amendment No, 1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on October 15, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
2.3
 
Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ener1 Acquisition Corp., Splinex and Ener1, Inc., dated as of December 23, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to Amendment No. 3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 27, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation of Splinex, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Merger of Splinex, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment No. 3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 27, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.3
 
Bylaws of Splinex, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.4
 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to Schedule 14C filed with the Commission on February 11, 2009
 
 
 
3.5
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation reflecting name change, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 15, 2010
 
 
 
3.6
 
Articles of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to Schedule 14C filed with the Commission on February 4, 2011
 
 
 
10.1
 
Bridge Loan Agreement between Registrant and Ener1 Group, Inc. dated November 2, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Amendment No. 2 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 3, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.2
 
Amendment to Bridge Loan Agreement between Registrant and Ener1 Group, Inc. dated November 17, 2004 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment No. 2 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 3, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.3
 
Employment Agreement between Christian Schormann and Splinex dated January 12, 2005, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 25, 2005
     
10.4
 
Revolving Debt Funding Commitment Agreement between Bzinfin, S.A. and Registrant, dated as of June 9, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.5
 
2004 Stock Option Plan of Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.6
 
Form of Stock Option Agreement of Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
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10.7
 
Sublease Agreement between Ener1 Group, Inc. and Splinex, LLC, dated as of November 1, 2003, assigned to Registrant as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.8
 
Contribution Agreement between Splinex, LLC and Registrant, dated as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.9
 
Assignment and Assumption of Employment Agreements between Splinex, LLC and Registrant, dated as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.10
 
Global Bill of Sale and Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Splinex, LLC and Registrant, dated as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.11
 
Employment letter between Gerard Herlihy and Registrant, dated May 20, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.12
 
Consulting Agreement between Dr. Peter Novak and Registrant, dated January 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.13
 
Form of Employee Innovations and Proprietary Rights Assignment Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.14
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Amendment No. 3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 27, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.15
 
Employment Agreement between Michael Stojda and Registrant, dated September 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on October 15, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.16
 
Reseller Agreement between Waterloo Maple Inc. and TOT Energy, Inc. dated May 27, 2005., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Splinex’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 3, 2005
 
 
 
10.17
 
Severance Agreement dated November 21, 2005 by and between Splinex and Michael Stojda, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Splinex’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 21, 2005
 
 
 
10.18
 
Termination Agreement dated October 17, 2005 by and between Splinex and Christian Schormann, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Splinex’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 21, 2005
     
10.19
 
First Amendment to Splinex Technology, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on June 30, 2009
 
 
 
10.20
 
Joint Venture Agreement dated July 16, 2008 by and between the Company and Evgeni Bogarad, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 23, 2008
 
 
 
10.21
 
Notarial Deed dated July 17, 2008 by and between the Company and Korlea Invest Holding AG, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November18, 2008
     
10.22
 
Subscription Agreement dated August 7, 2008 by and between the Company and TGR Capital, LLC (formerly named TGR Energy, LLC), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November 18, 2008
 
 
 
10.23
 
Amendment to the Subscription Agreement between TGR Capital, LLC and TOT Energy, Inc. dated January 12, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on February 16, 2010
 
 
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10.24
 
Assignment between TGR Capital, LLC and TOT Energy, Inc. dated January 12, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on February 16, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on July 13, 2010
 
 
 
10.25
 
Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement dated March 31, 2010 between TOT Energy, Inc. and Sibburnefteservis, LTD., TOT-SIBBNS, LTD and Evgeni Bogorad, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on July 13, 2010
 
 
 
10.26
 
Stock Repurchase Agreement dated April 28, 2010 between the Company, TGR Capital, LLC and Dune Capital Group LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on July 13, 2010
 
 
 
10.27
 
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated December 14, 2010 by and among the Company, Openfilm, LLC and the members of Openfilm, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Periodic Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 15, 2010
 
 
 
10.28
 
Technology Transfer and License Agreement dated December 14, 2010 between Netlab Systems, LLC and Openfilm, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Periodic Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 15, 2010
 
 
 
10.29
 
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Motorsport) Between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc. dated as of February 1, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.30
 
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Music1) Between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc. Dated as of February 1, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.31
 
Employment Agreement dated as of November 1, 2010 between Music1, LLC and Stephen Strother, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.32
 
License Agreement dated February 1, 2011 between Music1, LLC and Stephen Strother, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.33
 
Loan Agreement dated as of December 10, 2010 between Enerfund, LLC and Openfilm, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.34
 
Subscription Agreement dated as of December 31, 2010 between the Company and Enerfund, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.35
 
Loan Agreement dated as of January 31, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Music1, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.36
 
Loan Agreement dated as of January 31, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Motorsport, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.37
 
Convertible Promissory Note and Loan Agreement dated May 16, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 16, 2011
 
 
 
10.38
 
Guru Joint Venture Agreement dated as of March 29, 2011 between Net Element, Inc. and Curtis Wolfe, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 16, 2011
 
 
 
10.39
 
Offer Letter dated February 13, 2011 between the Company and Richard Lappenbusch, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 22, 2011
 
 
 
10.40
 
2011 Equity Incentive Plan of Net Element, Inc., incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed with the Commission on June 28, 2011
 
 
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10.41
 
Advisor Agreement, effective as of July 19, 2011, between Motorsport.com, Inc. and Emerson Fittipaldi, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 25, 2011
 
 
 
10.42
 
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of August 9, 2011 between Net Element, Inc. and Denise Muyco for the purchase of Stratuscore, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 15, 2011
     
10.43
 
Convertible Promissory Note and Loan Agreement dated October 24, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 27, 2011
 
 
 
10.44*
  Amendment dated as of November 10, 2011 among Net Element, Inc., Denise Muyco and StratusCore, Inc.
     
31.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
31.2*
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
32.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350
 
 
 
101**
 
The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements tagged as blocks of text.

* Filed herewith.
 ** XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
 
 
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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.

   
Net Element, Inc.
     
Date: November 14, 2011
  
By:  
/s/ Jonathan New
     
Name: Jonathan New
     
Title: Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ener1 Acquisition Corp., Registrant and Ener1, Inc., dated as of June 9, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
2.2
 
First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ener1 Acquisition Corp., Registrant and Ener1, Inc., dated as of October 13, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Amendment No, 1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on October 15, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
2.3
 
Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ener1 Acquisition Corp., Splinex and Ener1, Inc., dated as of December 23, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to Amendment No. 3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 27, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation of Splinex, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Merger of Splinex, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment No. 3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 27, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.3
 
Bylaws of Splinex, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
3.4
 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to Schedule 14C filed with the Commission on February 11, 2009
 
 
 
3.5
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation reflecting name change, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 15, 2010
 
 
 
3.6
 
Articles of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to Schedule 14C filed with the Commission on February 4, 2011
 
 
 
10.1
 
Bridge Loan Agreement between Registrant and Ener1 Group, Inc. dated November 2, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Amendment No. 2 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 3, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.2
 
Amendment to Bridge Loan Agreement between Registrant and Ener1 Group, Inc. dated November 17, 2004 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment No. 2 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 3, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.3
 
Employment Agreement between Christian Schormann and Splinex dated January 12, 2005, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 25, 2005
     
10.4
 
Revolving Debt Funding Commitment Agreement between Bzinfin, S.A. and Registrant, dated as of June 9, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.5
 
2004 Stock Option Plan of Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.6
 
Form of Stock Option Agreement of Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.7
 
Sublease Agreement between Ener1 Group, Inc. and Splinex, LLC, dated as of November 1, 2003, assigned to Registrant as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 

 
 
10.8
 
Contribution Agreement between Splinex, LLC and Registrant, dated as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.9
 
Assignment and Assumption of Employment Agreements between Splinex, LLC and Registrant, dated as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.10
 
Global Bill of Sale and Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Splinex, LLC and Registrant, dated as of April 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.11
 
Employment letter between Gerard Herlihy and Registrant, dated May 20, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.12
 
Consulting Agreement between Dr. Peter Novak and Registrant, dated January 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.13
 
Form of Employee Innovations and Proprietary Rights Assignment Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on June 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.14
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Amendment No. 3 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on December 27, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.15
 
Employment Agreement between Michael Stojda and Registrant, dated September 1, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 1 to Splinex’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission on October 15, 2004 (Registration No. 333-116817)
 
 
 
10.16
 
Reseller Agreement between Waterloo Maple Inc. and TOT Energy, Inc. dated May 27, 2005., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Splinex’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 3, 2005
 
 
 
10.17
 
Severance Agreement dated November 21, 2005 by and between Splinex and Michael Stojda, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Splinex’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 21, 2005
 
 
 
10.18
 
Termination Agreement dated October 17, 2005 by and between Splinex and Christian Schormann, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Splinex’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 21, 2005
     
10.19
 
First Amendment to Splinex Technology, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on June 30, 2009
 
 
 
10.20
 
Joint Venture Agreement dated July 16, 2008 by and between the Company and Evgeni Bogarad, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 23, 2008
 
 
 
10.21
 
Notarial Deed dated July 17, 2008 by and between the Company and Korlea Invest Holding AG, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November18, 2008
     
10.22
 
Subscription Agreement dated August 7, 2008 by and between the Company and TGR Capital, LLC (formerly named TGR Energy, LLC), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November 18, 2008
 
 
 
10.23
 
Amendment to the Subscription Agreement between TGR Capital, LLC and TOT Energy, Inc. dated January 12, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on February 16, 2010
 
 
 
10.24
 
Assignment between TGR Capital, LLC and TOT Energy, Inc. dated January 12, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on February 16, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on July 13, 2010
 
 
 

 
 
10.25
 
Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement dated March 31, 2010 between TOT Energy, Inc. and Sibburnefteservis, LTD., TOT-SIBBNS, LTD and Evgeni Bogorad, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on July 13, 2010
 
 
 
10.26
 
Stock Repurchase Agreement dated April 28, 2010 between the Company, TGR Capital, LLC and Dune Capital Group LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on July 13, 2010
 
 
 
10.27
 
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated December 14, 2010 by and among the Company, Openfilm, LLC and the members of Openfilm, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Periodic Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 15, 2010
 
 
 
10.28
 
Technology Transfer and License Agreement dated December 14, 2010 between Netlab Systems, LLC and Openfilm, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Periodic Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 15, 2010
 
 
 
10.29
 
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Motorsport) Between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc. dated as of February 1, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.30
 
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Music1) Between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc. Dated as of February 1, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.31
 
Employment Agreement dated as of November 1, 2010 between Music1, LLC and Stephen Strother, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.32
 
License Agreement dated February 1, 2011 between Music1, LLC and Stephen Strother, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.33
 
Loan Agreement dated as of December 10, 2010 between Enerfund, LLC and Openfilm, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.34
 
Subscription Agreement dated as of December 31, 2010 between the Company and Enerfund, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.35
 
Loan Agreement dated as of January 31, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Music1, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.36
 
Loan Agreement dated as of January 31, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Motorsport, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Transition Report on Form 10-KT/A filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.37
 
Convertible Promissory Note and Loan Agreement dated May 16, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 16, 2011
 
 
 
10.38
 
Guru Joint Venture Agreement dated as of March 29, 2011 between Net Element, Inc. and Curtis Wolfe, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 16, 2011
 
 
 
10.39
 
Offer Letter dated February 13, 2011 between the Company and Richard Lappenbusch, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 22, 2011
 
 
 
10.40
 
2011 Equity Incentive Plan of Net Element, Inc., incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed with the Commission on June 28, 2011
     
10.41
 
Advisor Agreement, effective as of July 19, 2011, between Motorsport.com, Inc. and Emerson Fittipaldi, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 25, 2011
 
 
 
10.42
 
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of August 9, 2011 between Net Element, Inc. and Denise Muyco for the purchase of Stratuscore, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 15, 2011
 
 
 

 
 
10.43
 
Convertible Promissory Note and Loan Agreement dated October 24, 2011 between Enerfund, LLC and Net Element, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 27, 2011
 
 
 
10.44*   Amendment dated as of November 10, 2011 among Net Element, Inc., Denise Muyco and StratusCore, Inc.
     
31.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
31.2*
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
32.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350
 
 
 
101**
 
The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements tagged as blocks of text.