SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Net Element, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.0001 per share par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
64111R 102
(CUSIP Number)
Rufat Baratzada
Mayor Trans Ltd.
103 Sham Peng Tong Plaza
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
+3 725 471 8587
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
April 13, 2015
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ¨
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
CUSIP No. 64111R 102
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Names of Reporting Persons.
Mayor Trans Ltd.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group |
(a) ¨ (b) x | ||
3 | SEC Use Only | |||
4 | Source of Funds | PF | ||
5 | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) | ¨ | ||
6 | Citizenship or Place of Organization | Republic of Seychelles | ||
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power | 4,018,688* | |
8 | Shared Voting Power | 0 | ||
9 | Sole Dispositive Power | 4,018,688* | ||
10 | Shared Dispositive Power | 0 | ||
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person | 4,018,688 | ||
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares | ¨ | ||
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) | 8.5% | ||
14 | Type of Reporting Person | OO | ||
* Number of shares reflects 8.5% of 47,460,032, which is the number of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of March 30, 2015.
CUSIP No. 64111R 102
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Names of Reporting Persons.
Rufat Baratzada
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group |
(a) ¨ (b) x | ||
3 | SEC Use Only | |||
4 | Source of Funds | PF | ||
5 | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) | ¨ | ||
6 | Citizenship or Place of Organization | Republic of Azerbaijan | ||
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power | 0 | |
8 | Shared Voting Power | 4,018,688* | ||
9 | Sole Dispositive Power | 0 | ||
10 | Shared Dispositive Power | 4,018,688* | ||
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person | 4,018,688 | ||
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares | ¨ | ||
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) | 8.5% | ||
14 | Type of Reporting Person | IN | ||
* Number of shares reflects 8.5% of 47,460,032, which is the number of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of March 30, 2015.
Item 1. Security and Issuer
This Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, $0.0001 per share par value (the “Common Stock”), of Net Element, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 3363 NE 163rd Street, Suite 705, North Miami Beach, FL 33160.
Item 2. Identity and Background
(a) This statement is being filed by Mayor Trans Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles (“Mayor”) and Rufat Baratzada. Mr. Baratzada is Mayor’s sole shareholder and sole director. The agreement (the “Joint Filing Agreement”) between Mayor and Rufat Baratzada to file this statement, and any amendment or amendments thereto, jointly in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Act, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
(b) The address of Mayor’s principal office is 103 Sham Peng Tong Plaza, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles. The principal address of Rufat Baratzada is Sabunchu settl., J Sharifov Str., building 50, apt. 5, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan.
(c) Mayor is a privately held company and investment vehicle. Rufat Baratzada is the sole shareholder and sole director of Mayor. The present principal occupation of Rufat Baratzada is investing his personal funds and funds held by Mayor.
(d) During the past five years, neither Mayor nor Rufat Baratzada has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During the past five years, neither Mayor nor Rufat Baratzada has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction (1) as a result of which she or it was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or (2) which found any violation with respect to federal or state securities laws.
(f) Mayor is a company organized under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles, and Rufat Baratzada is a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
All of the securities beneficially owned by Mayor and deemed beneficially owned by Rufat Baratzada were acquired with funds generated and held by Mayor.
The information contained in Item 4 below is incorporated by reference in this Item 3.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
The securities beneficially owned by Mayor and deemed beneficially owned by Rufat Baratzada were acquired for investment purposes in the ordinary course of its and her business as an investor.
On April 2, 2015, Mayor entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Cayman Invest, S.A., a company organized and existing under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“Cayman Invest”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Mayor purchased on April 2, 2015 form Cayman Invest 1,500,0000 shares of Common Stock of the Company, or 3.2% of the then-outstanding shares of Common Stock, at the purchase price of $2.00 per share.
On April 13, 2015, Mayor entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with K 1 Holding Limited, a company organized and existing under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“K 1 Holding”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Mayor purchased on April 13, 2015 form K 1 Holding 2,518,688 shares of Common Stock of the Company, or 5.3% of the then-outstanding shares of Common Stock, at the purchase price of $2.00 per share.
Except as described in this Item 4 of Schedule 13D, neither Mayor nor Rufat Baratzada have any present plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the actions described in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, although, subject to the agreements described herein, Mayor and Rufat Baratzada, at any time and from time to time, may review, reconsider and change their position and/or change their purpose and/or develop such plans and may seek to influence management or the board of directors of the Company with respect to the business and affairs of the Company, and may from time to time consider pursuing or proposing any such transactions and, in connection therewith, may discuss, evaluate and/or pursue any such transactions with advisors, the Company or other persons.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of Issuer
(a) – (b) As of the date hereof, Mayor is the beneficial owner of 4,018,688 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 8.5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (based on 47,460,032 shares outstanding as of March 30, 2015, as reported in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014) and has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with respect to such shares. Rufat Baratzada, as the sole shareholder and sole director of Mayor, may also be deemed to beneficially own the above-described shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Mayor and has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to such shares.
(c) Except as described in in Item 4 above, neither Mayor nor Rufat Baratzada has effected any transaction in the Common Stock in the past 60 days.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
The information contained in Item 4 above is incorporated by reference in this Item 6.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 | Joint Filing Agreement, dated April 15, 2015, between Mayor and Rufat Baratzada. |
Exhibit 99.2 | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 2, 2015, by and between Cayman Invest and Mayor Trans. |
Exhibit 99.3 | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 13, 2015, by and between K 1 Holding and Mayor Trans. |
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete, and correct.
Date: April 15, 2015 | /s/ Rufat Baratzada | ||
Rufat Baratzada |
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Date: April 15, 2015 | MAYOR TRANS LTD. | ||
By: | /s/ Rufat Baratzada | ||
Rufat Baratzada, Director |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 | Joint Filing Agreement, dated April 15, 2015, between Mayor and Rufat Baratzada. |
Exhibit 99.2 | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 2, 2015, by and between Cayman Invest and Mayor Trans. |
Exhibit 99.3 | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 13, 2015, by and between K 1 Holding and Mayor Trans. |
Exhibit 99.1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D may be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained herein and therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others, except to the extent that she or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.
Date: April 15, 2015 | /s/ Rufat Baratzada | ||
Rufat Baratzada |
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Date: April 15, 2015 | MAYOR TRANS LTD. | ||
By: | /s/ Rufat Baratzada | ||
Rufat Baratzada, Director |
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Exhibit 99.2
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of 2nd of April, 2015 by and between Cayman Invest S.A. (“Seller”) and Mayor Trans Ltd. (“Purchaser”). Purchaser and Seller may collectively be referred to as the “Parties.”
WHEREAS, Seller is the record owner and holder of shares of the capital stock of Net Element, Inc (the “Company”), a Delaware Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement pursuant to which Purchaser will purchase from Seller shares of capital stock of the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the promises set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
1. | PURCHASE AND SALE: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase from Seller, and Seller hereby agrees to sell, transfer and convey to the Purchaser 1,500,000 (one million five hundred) shares of ordinary voting stock of the Company (the “Stock”). |
2. | PURCHASE PRICE: The purchase price for each share of Stock shall be two USA dollars and zero cents ($2.00) for an aggregate purchase price of three million USA dollars ($3,000,00.00) (the “Purchase Price”), already paid in full to the Seller. |
3. | CLOSING: The closing contemplated by this Agreement for the transfer of the Stock shall take place at 4-2 Degtyarny Pereulok, Moscow, Russian Federation on 2nd of April, 2015 at 20:00. The certificates representing the Stock (if issued) shall be duly endorsed for transfer or accompanied by an appropriate stock transfer. |
4. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER: Seller hereby warrants and represents that: |
(a) | Restrictions on Stock. The Seller is not a party to any agreements that create rights or obligations in the Stock relating to any third party including voting or stockholder agreements. The Seller is the lawful owner of the Stock, free and clear of any encumbrances, security interests or liens of any kind and has full power and authority to sell and transfer the Stock as contemplated in this Agreement. |
(b) | Organization and Standing. To the Seller’s knowledge, the Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full power and authority to own and operate its property and assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted. |
5. | SEVERABILITY: If any part or parts of this Agreement shall be held unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such provision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited. |
6. | BINDING EFFECT: The covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement shall apply to and bind the parties and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the Parties. |
7. | BROKER’S FEES: The Parties represent that there has been no act in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement that would give rise to a valid claim against either party for a broker’s fee, finder’s fee or other similar payment. |
8. | ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement. There are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified in writing and must be signed by both the Seller and Purchaser. |
9. | GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. |
10. | NOTICE: Any notice required or otherwise given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and mailed certified return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service: |
(a) | If to Purchaser: |
Mayor Trans Ltd.
103 Sham Peng Tong Plaza
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
(b) | If to Seller: |
Cayman Invest S.A.
3A Little Denmark Complex
147 Main Street P.O. Box 4473
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands VG 1110
11. | WAIVER: The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
PURCHASER: | SELLER: | ||
/s/ Rufat Baratzada | /s/ Anashkhan Gabbazova | ||
Rufat Baratzada | Anashkhan Gabbazova | ||
Director & Owner | Owner |
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Exhibit 99.3
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of 13th of April, 2015 by and between K1 Holding Limited. (“Seller”) and Mayor Trans Ltd. (“Purchaser”). Purchaser and Seller may collectively be referred to as the “Parties.”
WHEREAS, Seller is the record owner and holder of shares of the capital stock of Net Element, Inc (the “Company”), a Delaware Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement pursuant to which Purchaser will purchase from Seller shares of capital stock of the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the promises set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
1. | PURCHASE AND SALE: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase from Seller, and Seller hereby agrees to sell, transfer and convey to the Purchaser 2,518,688 (two million five hundred eighteen thousand six hundred eighty eight) shares of ordinary voting stock of the Company (the “Stock”). |
2. | PURCHASE PRICE: The purchase price for each share of Stock shall be two USA dollars and zero cents ($2.00) for an aggregate purchase price of five million thirty seven thousand three hundred seventy six USA dollars and zero cents ($5,037,376.00) (the “Purchase Price”), already paid in full to the Seller. |
3. | CLOSING: The closing contemplated by this Agreement for the transfer of the Stock shall take place at 4-2 Degtyarny Pereulok, Moscow, Russian Federation on 13th of April, 2015 at 20:00. The certificates representing the Stock (if issued) shall be duly endorsed for transfer or accompanied by an appropriate stock transfer. |
4. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER: Seller hereby warrants and represents that: |
(a) | Restrictions on Stock. The Seller is not a party to any agreements that create rights or obligations in the Stock relating to any third party including voting or stockholder agreements. The Seller is the lawful owner of the Stock, free and clear of any encumbrances, security interests or liens of any kind and has full power and authority to sell and transfer the Stock as contemplated in this Agreement. |
(b) | Organization and Standing. To the Seller’s knowledge, the Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full power and authority to own and operate its property and assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted. |
5. | SEVERABILITY: If any part or parts of this Agreement shall be held unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such provision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited. |
6. | BINDING EFFECT: The covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement shall apply to and bind the parties and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the Parties. |
7. | BROKER’S FEES: The Parties represent that there has been no act in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement that would give rise to a valid claim against either party for a broker’s fee, finder’s fee or other similar payment. |
8. | ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement. There are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified in writing and must be signed by both the Seller and Purchaser. |
9. | GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. |
10. | NOTICE: Any notice required or otherwise given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and mailed certified return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service: |
(a) | If to Purchaser: |
Mayor Trans Ltd.
103 Sham Peng Tong Plaza
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
(b) | If to Seller: |
K1 Holding Limited
BVI, Trident Chambers,
P.O.Box 146, Road Town, Tortola
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11. | WAIVER: The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
PURCHASER: | SELLER: | ||
/s/ Rufat Baratzada | /s/ Irene G Spoerry | ||
Rufat Baratzada | Irene G Spoerry | ||
Director & Owner | Owner |
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