is pleased to announce its role as
financial advisor to


The TPL Group

in connection with the unification of their interests in a portfolio of microprocessor patents with

June 16, 2005

 

 

 

Transaction Highlights

Successful culmination of Relational’s efforts on behalf of The TPL Group (“TPL”) to reach mutually beneficial commercialization and licensing agreements in connection with the unification of a microprocessor patent portfolio.

Relational advised TPL on negotiations with Patriot Scientific Corporation (“Patriot”) (OTCBB: PTSC) to unify the microprocessor patent portfolio thereby creating value for TPL and value for Patriot shareholders.

 

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Assisted TPL by balancing and meeting the needs of several constituents

 

Patriot share price rose substantially upon announcement of the agreement

Reinforces Relational Advisors’ position as a leading financial advisor.

 

Highlights Relational’s expertise in complex shareholder matters

 

Accomplished a highly satisfactory agreement for all parties

 

Relational established a trusted advisor relationship with our client

Client Testimonial

”Relational Advisors was instrumental in enabling TPL and Patriot Scientific to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement. From the time we engaged Relational Advisors in October 2004 through closing, senior professionals provided sage advice that facilitated negotiations and the resolution of sensitive matters. Relational’s expertise far exceeded our expectations. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome.”

Dan Leckrone, Chairman, TPL Group 

 

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For more information on the Patriot transaction please contact:
 
Bob Neilson, Managing Director
(858) 704-3376
rneilson@relationaladvisors.com

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About Relational Advisors

Relational Advisors is one of the West Coast's preeminent private investment banking firms. We have been involved in some of the most significant and complex transactions in America.

Relational Advisors specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private financings, complex shareholder and Board of Directors matters, restructurings and crisis situations for clients ranging from middle market companies to the Fortune 500. Since the firm's inception in 1988, Relational Advisors has executed numerous transactions for our clients totaling more than $60 billion. The senior professionals of Relational Advisors bring more than 20 years on average of experience to the firm's high profile and complex engagements - such as the restructuring of Enron and unlocking of value for Chrysler shareholders. We work "in the trenches" to achieve our clients' strategies and financial objectives, which has earned us the reputation as long-term, trusted advisors to a select group of performance driven companies.


About the TPL Group

Founded in 1985, Cupertino California-based TPL Group has a solid track record in delivering a complete suite of intellectual property management services. In addition to optimizing IP Portfolio value and protecting assets from infringement, the company is also well versed in converting portfolio value into a maximum cash return for its owner(s). Through Alliacense, a cadre of its senior executives, the TPL Group manages IP Licensing Programs across a broad array of industries.


About Patriot Scientific Corporation

Patriot Scientific has emerged as an intellectual property company, developing and marketing innovative and proprietary semiconductor technologies into the fast-growing handheld wireless and smart card markets. The company's portfolio of patents encompasses what is believed to be fundamental microprocessor technology and includes additional patents pending to protect its technology and architecture.

Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients. Past performance may not be indicative of future performance or success.