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Mosaic ImmunoEngineering Inc. - Quarter Report: 2010 February (Form 10-Q)

patriot_10q-022810.htm


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 February 28, 2010
OR
o
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 0-22182
 
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
84-1070278
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6183 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 180, Carlsbad, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
92011
(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (760) 547-2700

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 x NO o
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 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 o NO o
  
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.
  
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer  (do not check if smaller reporting company) o Smaller reporting company o
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
  
On April 5, 2010, 409,283,580 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, were outstanding.


 
INDEX


 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
 
Condensed consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2010 (unaudited) and May 31, 2009
3
Condensed consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009 (unaudited)
4
Condensed consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009 (unaudited)
5
Notes to condensed consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
7-39
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
40-57
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
57-58
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
58-59
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
59
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
59
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
59-60
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
60
ITEM 4. Removed and Reserved
60
ITEM 5. Other Information
60-61
ITEM 6. Exhibits
62
   
SIGNATURES
63

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
 
Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
February 28, 2010
   
May 31, 2009
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
       
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,549,041     $ 6,206,868  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    20,680       52,163  
Marketable securities
    9,611       58,292  
Accounts receivable
    211,055       168,402  
Accounts receivable - affiliated company
    2,043       5,467  
Notes receivable, net
    1,658,049       447,810  
Work-in-process
    -       27,279  
Prepaid income taxes
    511,573       506,526  
Current portion of deferred tax assets
    897,301       285,472  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    95,262       306,457  
Total current assets
    11,954,615        8,064,736  
                 
Marketable securities
    7,391,031       10,598,389  
Property and equipment, net
    46,167       85,475  
Goodwill
    642,981       1,739,249  
Other intangible assets, net
    1,791,111       5,803,639  
Deferred tax assets, net of current portion
    5,691,285       2,843,677  
Other assets
    41,045       51,507  
Investments in affiliated companies
    519,385       4,540,280  
Total assets
  $ 28,077,620     $ 33,726,952  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 161,984     $ 414,843  
Accrued expenses and other
    396,171       593,330  
Deferred revenue
    145,517       26,311  
Total current liabilities
    703,672       1,034,484  
                 
Long term debt, including accrued interest
    3,101,634       3,041,577  
Total liabilities
    3,805,306       4,076,061  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized: none outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.00001 par value: 600,000,000 shares authorized: 438,167,618 shares issued and 409,396,676 shares outstanding at February 28, 2010; 438,067,618 shares issued and 410,354,054 shares outstanding at May 31, 2009
    4,381       4,380  
Additional paid-in capital
     77,229,054       77,008,332  
Accumulated deficit
    (38,551,819 )     (32,881,848 )
Common stock held in treasury, at cost – 28,770,942 shares and 27,713,564 shares at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009,  respectively
     (14,016,223 )     (13,850,659 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (393,079 )     (629,314 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    24,272,314       29,650,891  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 28,077,620     $ 33,726,952  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
  
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Revenues:
                       
Product sales and other
  $ -     $ 1,193,378     $ -     $ 4,168,932  
License and service revenue
    183,474       216,823       346,925       475,177  
Total revenues
    183,474       1,410,201       346,925       4,644,109  
                                 
Cost of sales:
                               
Product sales and other
    -       534,555       -       1,819,172  
License and service revenue
    19,915       89,195       92,102       254,335  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    68,889       223,902       482,265       435,204  
Impairment of purchased intangibles
    -       -       3,530,263       -  
Total cost of sales
    88,804       847,652       4,104,630       2,508,711  
Gross profit (loss)
    94,670       562,549       (3,757,705 )     2,135,398  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    361,742       117,781       1,216,496       269,655  
Selling, general and administrative
    1,254,359       2,088,100       5,193,184       6,196,360  
Impairment of goodwill
    -       -       1,096,268       -  
Total operating expenses
    1,616,101       2,205,881       7,505,948       6,466,015  
Operating loss
    (1,521,431 )     (1,643,332 )     (11,263,653 )     (4,330,617 )
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
    Interest and other income
    50,396       63,257       119,170       320,850  
Interest expense
    (19,788 )     (27,396 )     (60,057 )     (48,158 )
Gain on sale of Verras Medical, Inc. assets
    182,397       -       182,397       -  
Reserve for loan loss
    (1,013,151 )     -       (1,013,151 )     -  
Impairment of investment in affiliated companies
    -       -       (1,113,625 )     -  
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net
    385,697       (921,883 )     3,858,057       5,746,626  
Total other income (expense), net
    (414,449 )     (886,022 )     1,972,791       6,019,318  
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (1,935,880 )     (2,529,354 )     (9,290,862 )     1,688,701  
                                 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (997,609 )     (1,111,374 )     (3,620,891 )     636,505  
                                 
Net income (loss)
    (938,271 )     (1,417,980 )     (5,669,971 )     1,052,196  
                                 
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    -       71,367       -       264,290  
                                 
Net income (loss) attributable to PTSC
  $ (938,271 )   $ (1,489,347 )   $ (5,669,971 )   $ 787,906  
                                 
Basic income (loss) per common share
  $ -     $ -     $ (0.01 )   $ -  
                                 
Diluted income (loss) per common share
  $ -     $ -     $ (0.01 )   $ -  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic
    407,006,768       408,030,851       407,308,729       401,578,784  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-diluted
    407,006,768       408,030,851       407,308,729       404,026,257  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
   
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
             
Operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (5,669,971 )   $ 787,906  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Noncontrolling interest in variable interest entity
    -       264,290  
Impairment of intangibles
    3,530,263       -  
Impairment of goodwill
    1,096,268       -  
Amortization and depreciation
    526,426       486,015  
Share-based compensation relating to issuance of stock options and vesting of  warrants
    213,273       324,380  
Accrued interest income added to investments and notes receivable
    (31,050 )     (8,287 )
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    (3,858,057 )     (5,746,626 )
Impairment of investment in affiliated companies
    1,113,625       -  
Gain on sale of Verras Medical, Inc. assets
    (182,397 )     -  
Loss on sale of assets
    965       1,733  
Write-off of patent costs
    -       21,527  
Deferred income taxes
    (3,615,844 )     (1,762,371 )
Reserve for loan loss
    1,013,151       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (43,405 )     (144,377 )
Receivable from affiliated company
    3,424       (2,400 )
Inventory
    -       (593,660 )
Work-in-process
    27,279       (84,784 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    221,657       74,893  
Prepaid income taxes
    (5,047 )     222,311  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (389,961 )     (182,544 )
Deferred revenue
    119,206       52,055  
Income taxes payable
    -       1,027,213  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,930,195 )     (5,262,726 )
                 
Investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
    3,648,681       1,582,287  
Purchases of marketable securities
    -       (102,629 )
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments
    31,643       -  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (72,669 )     (23,681 )
Issuance of notes receivable
    (2,005,000 )     (133,000 )
Proceeds on sale of Verras Medical, Inc. assets
    62,500       -  
Cash received from repayment of note receivable
    -       50,243  
Purchases of convertible notes receivable
    -       (667,750 )
Investments in affiliated companies
    (612,500 )     (1,546,500 )
Distributions from affiliated company
    7,377,827       7,648,589  
Cash paid in purchase acquisition, net of cash acquired
    -       (2,677,105 )
Net cash provided by investing activities
    8,430,482       4,130,454  
                 
Financing activities:
               
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants and options
    7,450       5,000  
Payments on note payable
    -       (416,393 )
Issuance of notes payable
    -       3,250,000  
Repurchase of common stock for treasury
    (165,564 )     (1,095,944 )
Tax effect of exercise of options granted prior to fair value reporting
    -       4,482  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (158,114 )     1,747,145  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    2,342,173       614,873  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    6,206,868       6,424,015  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 8,549,041     $ 7,038,888  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash payments for interest
  $ -     $ 48,158  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ -     $ 1,143,785  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
  
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
             
Supplemental Disclosure of  Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
           
Conversion of note receivable to preferred stock – Avot Media, Inc.
  $ -     $ 250,000  
Insurance premium financed with a note payable
  $ -     $ 210,888  
Unrealized recovery on investments in marketable securities charged to other comprehensive income adjusted for deferred tax benefit
  $ 236,235     $ 568,499  
Conversion of notes receivable plus accrued interest in connection with Crossflo Systems, Inc. acquisition
  $ -     $ 824,600  
Common stock issued in connection with Crossflo Systems, Inc. acquisition
  $ -     $ 6,582,214  
Conversion of note receivable plus accrued interest in connection with Verras Medical, Inc. acquisition
  $ -     $ 33,154  
  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
  
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
1.  Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Patriot Scientific Corporation (the “Company”, “PTSC”, “Patriot”, “we”, “us” or “our”) presented herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.

In the opinion of management, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period presented.  Operating results for the nine month period ended February 28, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 31, 2010.  We have evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of this Form 10-Q, and determined that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the notes thereto other than as disclosed in the accompanying notes.

Reclassifications

We have reclassified our loss on fixed assets as presented in the Other income (expense) section of our 2009 financial statements to selling, general and administrative expenses.  Such reclassifications have no impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Basis of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2010 includes our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiary Patriot Data Solutions Group, Inc. (“PDSG”) which includes our acquisitions of Crossflo Systems, Inc., the business line Vigilys and our inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  In January 2010, we sold the assets of Verras Medical, Inc.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2009 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 include our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiary PDSG which includes Crossflo Systems, Inc., the assets of Verras Medical, Inc. (until January 2010), and the business line Vigilys and our inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Noncontrolling interest (previously shown as minority interest) are reported below net income (loss) under the heading “Income attributable to noncontrolling interests” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  In January 2010, we sold the assets of Verras Medical, Inc.  The operating results of Verras Medical from June 2009 through the date of sale are included in the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 results.

The condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 include our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiary Crossflo which is now part of PDSG, our majority owned inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation and the variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which we were the primary beneficiary.  During September 2008, we dissolved our majority owned inactive subsidiary, Metacomp, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  Noncontrolling interest (previously shown as minority interest) are reported below net income (loss) under the heading “Income attributable to noncontrolling interests” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Consolidation of Affiliate

We have adopted the authoritative guidance for identifying VIEs and determining when we should include  the assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests and results of activities of a VIE in our consolidated financial statements.

A VIE is a corporation, partnership, limited liability corporation, trust or any other legal structure used to conduct activities or hold assets that either (1) has an insufficient amount of equity to carry out its principal activities without additional subordinated financial support, (2) has a group of equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about its activities, or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns generated by its operations.

We are required to consolidate a VIE if we have an ownership, contractual or other financial interest in the VIE that obligates us to absorb a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE’s activities, or we are entitled to receive a majority of the VIE’s residual returns (if no party absorbs a majority of the VIE’s losses), or both. A variable interest holder that consolidates the VIE is called the primary beneficiary. Upon consolidation, the primary beneficiary generally must initially record all of the VIE’s assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interests at fair value and subsequently account for the VIE as if it were consolidated based on majority voting interest.

Beginning with the quarter ended May 31, 2007, we consolidated Holocom, Inc. (formerly known as Scripps Secured Data, Inc.) (“Holocom”) as Holocom was deemed a VIE and we determined that we were the primary beneficiary of Holocom.  During July 2008, Holocom obtained a credit facility for up to $300,000 from a third party, the credit facility term extended to May 1, 2009, and was guaranteed by us.  As a result of our guarantee on the third party credit facility, we maintained a variable interest in Holocom.  Upon expiration of the credit facility on May 1, 2009, we deconsolidated Holocom as we are no longer deemed to be the primary beneficiary.  We are now recording our investment in Holocom under the cost method (see Note 11).

Investments in Marketable Securities

We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation at each balance sheet date.  Our investments in marketable securities have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale based on management’s investment intentions relating to these securities.  Available-for-sale marketable securities are stated at fair market value based on valuation by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.  Unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred taxes, are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss).  We follow the authoritative guidance to assess whether our investments with unrealized loss positions are other than temporarily impaired.  Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are determined based on the specific identification method and are reported in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in Affiliated Companies

We have a 50% interest in Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC (“PDS”) (see Note 11). This investment is accounted for using the equity method of accounting since the investment provides us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if we have an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s board of directors, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and is presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net.”
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)

We had a 39.4% interest in Talis Data Systems, LLC (“Talis”) (see Note 11).  Prior to the write-off of our investment in Talis during the quarter ended August 31, 2009, we were accounting for our investment using the equity method of accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, was adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and was presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net.”  Talis has been dissolved.

We owned 37.1% of the preferred stock of Avot Media, Inc. (“Avot”) (see Note 11).  Prior to the write-off of our investment in Avot during the quarter ended November 30, 2009, we were accounting for our investment at cost since we did not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Avot.  During March 2010, Avot sold substantially all of its assets and we collected our note receivable and accrued interest (see Note 17).

We own 100% of the preferred stock of Holocom.  This investment has historically been accounted for at cost since we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Holocom. Due to a re-consideration event on May 1, 2009 (see Note 12), this investment is carried at cost plus the effects of deconsolidation of this variable interest entity on our condensed consolidated balance sheet since such date.

We review our investments in these affiliated companies to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The primary factors we consider in our determination are the financial condition, operating performance and near term prospects of the investees. If the decline in value is deemed to be other than temporary, we would recognize an impairment loss.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses which are excluded from the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, this amount included unrealized losses on investments classified as available-for-sale.  The amount is presented net of tax-related benefits of $156,407.

Revenue Recognition

Historically, we recognized revenue from the sale of our microprocessor chips upon shipment to the customer, at which time title transferred and we had no further obligations.  We discontinued the sale of our microprocessor chips during the first quarter of fiscal 2009.

Revenue from technology license agreements is recognized at the time a contract is entered into, the license method is determined (paid-in-advance or on-going royalty), and the customer is provided with the licensed technology, if applicable.  Fees for maintenance or support are recorded on a straight-line basis over the underlying period of performance.

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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Revenue Recognition (continued)

PDSG sells software and services to end users primarily through relationships with systems integrators and prime contractors.  PDSG recognizes revenue in accordance with authoritative guidance for the software industry.  PDSG’s revenue is derived primarily from the following sources: (i) software licensing, (ii) related professional services, and (iii) post contract customer support (“PCS”) agreements.  PCS agreements typically include software updates, on a when and if available basis, telephone and Internet access to technical support personnel. Software updates provide customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and to maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Revenue for support services is recognized on a straight-line basis over the support period.

When a sale involves multiple elements, PDSG allocates the entire fee from the arrangement to each respective element based on its Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value and recognizes revenue when each element’s revenue recognition criteria are met. VSOE of fair value for each element is established based on the price charged when the same element is sold separately.  PDSG has not yet demonstrated VSOE for the professional services that are rendered in conjunction with its software license sales.  Accordingly, we have combined their presentation on our condensed consolidated statements of operations under the caption “License and service revenue.”  

The majority of PDSG’s contracts with customers, including systems integrators and prime contractors, are multiple element arrangements which contain professional services that are considered essential to the functionality of the other elements of the arrangement.  PDSG accounts for revenue on these arrangements according to authoritative guidance for contract accounting. Under this guidance, PDSG recognizes revenue based on progress towards contract completion measured by actual hours incurred in relation to the estimate of total expected hours. PDSG measures these revenues by applying the contract-specific estimated percentage of completion to the total contract amount for software and professional services.  PDSG routinely updates the estimates of future hours for agreements in process and reports any cumulative effects of such adjustments in current operations. PDSG immediately recognizes any loss expected on these contracts when it is projected that loss is probable.

In certain situations where PDSG’s customer contracts contain acceptance criteria or other conditions that are deemed adverse to the probability for collection, revenues recognized are limited by the amount of cash already collected.

Prior to its deconsolidation, Holocom recognized revenue upon shipment of its product or upon receipt of its product by the customer when shipped FOB destination and recognized revenue on its short-term installation contracts as time and materials costs were incurred.

Holocom maintained agreements with stocking distributors. These agreements provided for a limited product warranty for a period of one year from the date of sale to the end user. The warranty did not cover damage to the product after it was delivered to the distributor. Holocom’s stocking distributor agreements also allowed limited rights to periodic stock rotation.  These rotation rights allowed for the exchange of a percentage of distributor inventory for replacement products of the distributor’s choosing.
  
Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and primarily include payroll and related benefit costs and contractor fees.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Shipping and Handling

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are required to be classified as revenue, and shipping and handling costs are required to be classified as either cost of sales or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Holocom included shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Holocom included shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight and unreimbursed shipping to customers in cost of sales.

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings (loss) of  an entity.
 
As a result of our net loss for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010, we have excluded certain equity-based instruments from the diluted loss per share calculation as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. Had we reported net income for these periods, an additional 2.9 million and 3.1 million shares of common stock would have been included in the number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share in each of the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010, respectively. Options and warrants in the amount of 6.1 million shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted shares for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010, as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
 
As a result of our net loss for the three months ended February 28, 2009, we have excluded certain equity-based instruments from the diluted loss per share calculation as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. Had we reported net income for this period, an additional 3.1 million shares of common stock would have been included in the number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share for the three months ended February 28, 2009. Options and warrants in the amount of 10.5 million shares and 9 million shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted shares for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009, respectively, as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

In connection with our acquisition of Crossflo, which is now a part of  PDSG, we issued escrow shares that are contingent upon certain representations and warranties made by Crossflo at the time of the merger agreement (see Note 15).  We exclude these escrow shares from the basic earnings (loss) per share calculations and include the escrowed shares in the diluted earnings per share calculations.

The following presents a reconciliation of the denominator used in the earnings per share calculation for the nine months ended February 28, 2009:

Denominator shares
    401,578,784  
Effect of dilutive securities:
       
Options and warrants
    582,313  
Add:  escrow shares
    1,865,160  
Total
    404,026,257  

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Noncontrolling Interest

In fiscal 2010, we adopted authoritative guidance which requires us to present noncontrolling interest (previously shown as minority interest) in our condensed consolidated financial statements under the heading “Income attributable to noncontrolling interest” instead of separately presented as a reduction to net income.  Such noncontrolling interest resulted from the accounting for the acquisition of a noncontrolling interest in Holocom. Noncontrolling interest represents a partially owned subsidiary’s income, losses, and components of other comprehensive income (loss) which should be attributed to the controlling and noncontrolling interests or other parties with a right or obligation that affects the attribution of comprehensive income or loss, on the basis of their contractual rights or obligations, if any, otherwise, on the basis of ownership interests.
  
For the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009, the noncontrolling interest allocated $71,367 and $264,290, respectively, represented the entire amount of Holocom’s net income after taxes on a consolidated basis.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards ultimately expected to vest during the period.  As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The estimated average forfeiture rate for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 of approximately  5% was based on historical forfeiture experience and estimated future employee forfeitures. The estimated expected term of option grants for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 was five years.

Summary of Assumptions and Activity

The fair value of stock-based awards to employees and directors is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, even though this model was developed to estimate the fair value of freely tradable, fully transferable options without vesting restrictions, which differ significantly from our stock options. The Black-Scholes model also requires subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data on employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free rate selected to value any particular grant is based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the pricing term of the grant effective as of the date of the grant. The expected volatility for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 is based on the historical volatilities of our common stock.  These factors could change  in the future, affecting the determination of stock-based compensation expense in future periods.

   
Three Months Ended
February 28, 2010
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
February 28, 2010
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
February 28, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
February 28, 2009
(Unaudited)
                 
Expected term
 
5
  years
 
5
  years
 
5
  years
 
5
  years
Expected volatility
 
116
  %
 
116-117
  %
 
120-125
  %
 
120-125
  %
Risk-free interest rate
 
2.14
  %
 
2.14–2.55
  %
 
1.67-1.75
  %
 
1.67–3.23
  %
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Stock-Based Compensation (continued)

A summary of option activity as of February 28, 2010 and changes during the nine months then ended, is presented below:
  
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining Contractual
Term
(Years)
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Options outstanding at June 1, 2009
    10,210,000     $ 0.39              
Options granted
    670,000     $ 0.18              
Options exercised
    (100,000 )   $ 0.07              
Options forfeited
    (4,979,061 )   $ 0.33              
Options outstanding at February 28, 2010
    5,800,939     $ 0.42       2.18     $ 20,009  
Options vested and expected to vest at February 28, 2010
    5,764,455     $ 0.42       2.17     $ 20,009  
Options exercisable at February 28, 2010
    5,071,259     $ 0.45       1.91     $ 7,609  
  
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 was $0.15 and $0.16 per option, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, was $9,550 and $11,000, respectively, based on the differences in market prices on the dates of exercise and the option exercise prices.

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the differences in market price at the close of the quarter ($0.16 per share on February 28, 2010) and the exercise price of outstanding, in-the-money options (those options with exercise prices below $0.16) on February 28, 2010.

As of February 28, 2010, there was $83,644 of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of forfeitures, related to employee stock option compensation arrangements.  That cost is expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the next 39 months.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Stock-Based Compensation (continued)

The following table summarizes employee and director stock-based compensation expense for Patriot and employee stock-based compensation for PDSG for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, which was recorded as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2010
   
February28, 2009
   
February 28, 2009
 
Research and development - PDSG
  $ 14,061     $ 18,609     $ 397     $ 774  
Selling, general and administrative expense - PDSG
    18,800       44,476       16,189       31,759  
Selling, general and administrative expense - Patriot
    31,628       156,263       34,659       281,866  
Total
  $ 64,489     $ 219,348     $ 51,245     $ 314,399  

During the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009, Holocom recognized $(8,283) and $5,129, respectively, of employee, consultant and director stock-based compensation expense.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) revised the authoritative guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities.  The objective of this authoritative guidance is to improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities.  The revised authoritative guidance is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009.  We will adopt this guidance on June 1, 2010 and have not determined the effect of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2009, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance relating to software revenue recognition to exclude all tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. The revised authoritative guidance is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. Earlier application is permitted as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year provided it has not previously issued financial statements for any period within that year. We expect to adopt this guidance on June 1, 2011 and have not determined the effect of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2009, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance for revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables.  This revised authoritative guidance requires companies to allocate revenue in arrangements involving multiple deliverables based on the estimated selling price of each deliverable, even though such deliverables are not sold separately either by  the company itself or other vendors. This revised authoritative guidance eliminates the requirement that all undelivered elements must have objective and reliable evidence of fair value before a company can recognize the portion of the overall arrangement fee that is attributable to items that already have been delivered. As a result, the new guidance may allow some companies to recognize
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

revenue on transactions that involve multiple deliverables earlier than under current requirements. This revised authoritative guidance is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of a company’s fiscal year. We will adopt this guidance on June 1, 2010 and have not determined the effect of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures.  This revised authoritative guidance requires companies to: disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, describe the reasons for the transfers and in the reconciliation for Level 3 fair value measurements companies are to present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis.  The revised authoritative guidance for Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 and the revised authoritative guidance for Level 3 fair value measurements is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and interim periods within those fiscal years with early application permitted.  We adopted this guidance on February 28, 2010.  The  adoption did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.

On February 24, 2010, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance for subsequent events recognition and disclosure requirements. Among the various amendments, the FASB eliminated the requirement for companies who are SEC filers to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements.  The revised authoritative guidance is effective upon issuance.  We adopted this guidance on February 24, 2010.

2. Acquisitions

Crossflo

On September 1, 2008, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Crossflo.  The results of Crossflo’s operations have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since that date.  Crossflo markets data sharing services and products primarily to the public safety/government sector.  Crossflo’s flagship product is the Crossflo DataExchange (“CDX”).  CDX is a commercial off-the-shelf middleware designed for inter-agency and cross-domain data sharing which allows end users to selectively share information and rapidly connect disparate data sources across multiple platforms.

The aggregate purchase price was $10,257,604, including $2,850,790 of cash, $824,600 of convertible notes and common stock valued at $6,582,214.  The value of the 26,988,455 shares issued was based on the average closing price of our common stock on the Electronic Bulletin Board as reported by NASDAQ over the ten trading days immediately preceding September 1, 2008.

This transaction was accounted for in accordance with FASB guidance for business combinations and we have allocated the total purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Acquisitions (continued)

Purchase consideration:
       
Price per share
 
$
0.24389
 
Number of common shares issued
   
26,988,455
 
Value of shares issued
   
6,582,214
 
Cash paid, including acquisition costs
   
2,850,790
 
Principal and interest on convertible notes
   
824,600
 
   
$
10,257,604
 

Allocation of purchase consideration:
       
Tangible assets acquired:
       
Cash
 
 $
272,509
 
Accounts receivable
   
101,179
 
Work-in-process
   
11,658
 
Deferred tax assets
   
2,173,443
 
Property and equipment
   
49,399
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
36,590
 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired:
       
Customer contracts – open orders
   
63,600
 
Maintenance agreements
   
75,400
 
Technologies and processes
   
5,932,400
 
Goodwill
   
1,668,630
 
Total assets acquired
   
10,384,808
 
Liabilities assumed:
       
Current liabilities
   
(127,204
)
   
$
10,257,604
 

The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired were based on an appraisal  using estimates and assumptions determined by management.  The fair values of the customer contracts, maintenance agreements and technologies and processes were determined using an income approach.

None of our acquired intangible assets were assigned to research and development assets.  The acquired intangible assets of $6,071,400 had a weighted-average useful life of approximately 8 years.  The intangible assets that made up that amount included customer contracts of $63,600 (0.75 year weighted-average useful life), maintenance agreements of $75,400 (4 year weighted-average useful life) and technologies and processes of $5,932,400 (8 year weighted-average useful life).  During the quarter ended November 30, 2009 intangibles were impaired and the fair value of Crossflo’s technology was reduced to $1,860,000 (see Note 3).

Goodwill in the amount of $1,668,630 was assigned to the Crossflo segment.  This amount is not deductible for income tax purposes.  During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009 goodwill was impaired by approximately $236,000.  During the quarter ended November 30, 2009 goodwill was impaired by approximately $790,000 (see Note 3).

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Acquisitions (continued)

The deferred tax asset is a result of purchase accounting.  The deferred tax asset results from Crossflo’s net operating loss carryforwards that can be used to offset consolidated taxable income in future periods, offset by the deferred tax liability which is the result of future amortization expenses attributable to the acquired intangible assets which will not be deductible for income tax purposes.    

The deferred tax asset was calculated as follows:

   
Net Operating
Loss Carryforward
   
Tax
Rate
   
Deferred
Tax Asset
 
Federal
 
$
11,995,697
     
35%
   
$
4,198,494
 
California
   
7,810,697
     
5.746%
     
448,802
 
   
$
19,806,394
           
$
4,647,296
 

The deferred tax liability was calculated as follows:

Identifiable intangible assets acquired
 
$
6,071,400
 
Tax rate
   
40.746
%
   
$
2,473,853
 

The terms of the merger agreement provided that additional purchase consideration of 2,844,630 shares of  our common stock (“Escrow Shares”) be deposited with a third party escrow agent.  Per the Escrow Agreement, one year following the closing date, the Escrow Shares shall be disbursed as follows: first to Patriot to cover transaction expenses incurred in excess of estimated transaction expenses at closing and for damages incurred as a result of any breach of Crossflo’s representations, warranties and covenants made at closing; next to the former stockholders of Crossflo in accordance with terms of the Escrow Agreement; and lastly any shares remaining in the account shall be returned to Patriot.  In the event that there is not an adequate number of shares remaining in the escrow account one year from closing to satisfy distribution to Crossflo stockholders in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement, Patriot is required to make up any difference in cash.  Please see Note 15 for the status of the escrow shares.

Proforma Financial Information

The financial information in the table below summarizes the combined results of operations of Patriot and Crossflo, on a pro forma basis, as though the companies had been combined as of the beginning of the periods presented. The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the periods presented. Such pro forma financial information is based on the historical financial statements of Patriot and Crossflo. This pro forma financial information is based on estimates and assumptions, which have been made solely for purposes of developing such pro forma information, including, without limitation, purchase accounting adjustments. The pro forma financial information presented below also includes amortization based on the valuation of Crossflo’s identifiable intangible assets resulting from the acquisition. The pro forma financial information does not reflect any synergies or operating cost reductions that may be achieved from the combined operations.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Acquisitions (continued)

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
 
Revenue
  $ 4,869,733  
Net loss
  $ (113,414 )
Earnings per common share—basic
  $ -  
Earnings per common share—diluted
  $ -  

Verras Medical, Inc.

On December 1, 2008, Crossflo acquired the assets of Verras Medical, Inc. (“Verras”).  Verras does business as Iameter and under the Iameter name provides a healthcare software tool called Sherlock™ for hospitals and physician groups to assess the quality of care delivery against state and federal healthcare standards to help realize quality improvements and reduced costs.

The aggregate purchase price was $536,225, including $503,071 of cash and $33,154 of note receivable conversion.

This transaction was accounted for in accordance with FASB guidance for business combinations and we have allocated the total purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values.

Purchase consideration:
       
Cash paid, including acquisition costs
 
$
103,071
 
Non-interest bearing payable
   
400,000
 
Conversion of note receivable into cash consideration
   
33,154
 
   
$
536,225
 

Allocation of purchase consideration:
       
Tangible assets acquired:
       
Cash
 
 $
4,247
 
Accounts receivable
   
25,000
 
Property and equipment
   
3,466
 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired:
       
Customer relationships
   
36,000
 
Trademarks/names
   
110,000
 
Technology
   
161,000
 
Goodwill
   
196,512
 
Total assets acquired
 
$
536,225
 
         

The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired were based on an appraisal  using estimates and assumptions determined by management.  The fair values of the customer relationships, trademarks/names and technology were determined using an income approach.
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Acquisitions (continued)

Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Crossflo paid Verras $80,288 on December 3, 2008, and the remaining $400,000 was paid in four equal installments on the three, six, nine and twelve month anniversaries of the closing date.

None of our acquired intangible assets were assigned to research and development assets.  The acquired intangible assets of $307,000 had a weighted-average useful life of approximately 7 years.  The intangible assets that made up that amount included customer relationships of $36,000 (5 year weighted-average useful life), trademarks/names of $110,000 (10 year weighted-average useful life) and technology of $161,000 (5 year weighted-average useful life).

Goodwill in the amount of $196,512 was assigned to Verras.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2009, the intangible assets and goodwill of Verras were written-off through impairment charges (see Note 3).

On January 25, 2010, the assets of Verras were sold for $250,000 and we recognized a $182,397 gain upon disposal.  At closing we received $62,500 and a non-interest bearing promissory note for $187,500.  Terms of the note require payment on each of the three, six and nine month anniversaries of the closing date.  Due to the immaterial nature of Verras, we have not separately disclosed the disposal as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010.

Sale of Verras assets and resulting gain:
     
Sales proceeds
  $ 250,000  
Assets sold:
       
Trade accounts receivable
    752  
Fixed assets
    66,851  
Total value of assets sold
    67,603  
Gain
  $ 182,397  

Proforma Financial Information

Due to the immaterial nature of Verras’ operations, proforma financial statement information is not  presented.

Vigilys

On March 27, 2009, Crossflo acquired the Vigilys™ Tactical Operating System (“Vigilys”) business line from Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. for total cash consideration of $197,004.

Allocation of purchase consideration:
       
Identifiable intangible assets acquired:
       
Customer relationships
 
 $
29,000
 
Trademarks/names
   
14,500
 
Technology
   
43,500
 
Goodwill
   
110,004
 
Total assets acquired
 
$
197,004
 
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Acquisitions (continued)

The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired were based on estimates and assumptions determined by management.  The fair values of the customer relationships, trademarks/names and technology were determined using an income approach.

None of our acquired intangible assets were assigned to research and development assets.  The acquired intangible assets of $87,000 had a weighted-average useful life of approximately 7 years.  The intangible assets that made up that amount included customer relationships of $29,000 (5 year weighted-average useful life), trademarks/names of $14,500 (10 year weighted-average useful life) and technology of $43,500 (5 year weighted-average useful life).

Goodwill in the amount of $110,004 was assigned to Vigilys.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2009 the intangible assets and goodwill of Vigilys were written-off through impairment charges (see Note 3).

Proforma Financial Information

Due to the immaterial nature of Vigilys’ operations, proforma financial statement information is not presented.

3. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill originating from acquisitions is not amortized and is tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests based on certain circumstances.

Purchased intangible assets were being amortized over a period of 9 months to 10 years.  After impairment, the technology of PDSG is currently being amortized over 81 months.

The following tables present details of our other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization balances, which were recorded as a result of business combinations and asset purchases:

 
Estimated
               
Net Carrying Value
 
 
Life in
 
Allocated
 
Accumulated
       
February 28,
 
 
Years
 
Value
 
Amortization
  Impairment  
2010
 
Customer contracts–open orders
0.75
 
$
63,600
 
$
(63,600
)
$
-
 
$
-
 
Customer relationships
5
   
65,000
   
(11,064
)
 
(53,936
 
-
 
Maintenance agreements
4
   
75,400
   
(23,565
)
 
(51,835
 
-
 
Trademarks/names
10
   
124,500
   
(11,972
)
 
(112,528
 
-
 
Technologies and processes
5–8
   
6,136,900
   
(1,033,825
)
 
(3,311,964
 
1,791,111
 
     
$
6,465,400
 
$
(1,144,026
$
(3,530,263
$
1,791,111
 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)

 
Estimated
 
Allocated
 
Accumulated
 
Net Carrying Value
 
 
Life in Years
 
Value
 
Amortization
 
May 31, 2009
 
Customer contracts  – open orders
0.75
 
$
63,600
 
$
(63,600
)
$
-
 
Customer relationships
5.00
   
65,000
   
(4,566
)
 
60,434
 
Maintenance agreements
4.00
   
75,400
   
(14,139
)
 
61,261
 
Trademarks/names
10.00
   
124,500
   
(5,744
)
 
118,756
 
Technologies and processes
5.00–8.00
   
6,136,900
   
(573,712
)
 
5,563,188
 
     
$
6,465,400
 
$
(661,761
$
5,803,639
 

We have included the amortization expense and related impairment charges on intangible assets that relate to products sold in cost of sales.  We have included amortization expense associated with Holocom’s patents in selling, general and administrative expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009.  

The amortization expense related to intangible assets was as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 28, 2009
 
Amortization of intangible assets included in:
                       
Cost of sales
  $ 68,889     $ 482,265     $ 223,902     $ 435,204  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    -       -       759       2,277  
Total
  $ 68,889     $ 482,265     $ 224,661     $ 437,481  

At February 28, 2010 the estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets is estimated to be as follows:

Year
     
2010 (remaining three months)
  $ 68,889  
2011
    275,556  
2012
    275,556  
2013
    275,556  
2014
    275,556  
Thereafter
    619,998  
Total expected future amortization
  $ 1,791,111  

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)

Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

Balance, June 1, 2008
  $ -  
Goodwill of Crossflo acquired
    1,668,630  
Goodwill of Verras acquired
    196,512  
Goodwill of Vigilys acquired
    110,004  
Impairment of Crossflo goodwill
    (235,897 )  
Balance, May 31, 2009
    1,739,249  
Impairment of Verras goodwill
    (196,512 )
Impairment of Vigilys goodwill
    (110,004 )
Impairment of Crossflo goodwill
    (789,752 )
Balance February 28, 2010
  $ 642,981  

The inability of PDSG to meet its business plan and the general economic environment were indicators of potential impairment on our goodwill and intangible assets, accordingly at May 31, 2009, it was determined that goodwill was impaired by approximately $236,000.  We recorded this as an impairment of goodwill on our consolidated statement of income for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.

Management’s plan of restructuring on October 5, 2009 and the continuing inability of PDSG to meet its business plan were indicators of potential impairment on our goodwill and intangible assets. Accordingly, at November 30, 2009, it was determined that goodwill was impaired by approximately $1,096,000 and intangibles were impaired by approximately $3,530,000.  We recorded these as impairments of goodwill and purchased intangibles on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.

4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2010 consist of a savings account required to be held  as collateral for our corporate credit card account.

Restricted cash and cash equivalents at May 31, 2009 consist of two savings accounts required to be held as collateral for corporate credit card accounts.

At February 28, 2010 our short-term investments in the amount of $9,611 consists of accrued interest receivable on our auction rate securities receivable semi-annually according to the terms specified in each auction rate security instrument.  This value is reported at cost, which approximates fair market value.

At May 31, 2009, our short-term investments in the amount of $58,292, consists of accrued interest receivable on our auction rate securities.  This value is reported at cost, which approximates fair market value.

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5.  Fair Value Measurements

We follow authoritative guidance to account for our financial assets and liabilities at fair value.  Under this authoritative guidance we are required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. We determine fair value based on quoted prices when available or through the use of alternative approaches, such as discounting the expected cash flows using market interest rates commensurate with the credit quality and duration of the investment or valuations by third party professionals. The three levels of inputs that we may use to measure fair value are:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).

The following table represents our financial instruments subject to fair value measurement and the valuation approach applied to each class of security:

   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
Level 1
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Level 2
   
Significant
 Unobservable Inputs
Level 3
   
Balance as of
February 28, 2010
 
Auction rate securities
 
$
   
$
   
$
7,391,031
   
$
7,391,031
 
 
The valuation of these securities is based on Level 3 unobservable inputs which consist of recommended fair values provided by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.  As a result of the estimated fair value, we have determined that there is a temporary impairment in the valuation of these securities of $658,969.  We have recorded an unrealized loss of $393,079 in accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 28, 2010, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $658,969, net of the related tax benefit of $265,890. These securities are classified as “available-for-sale” and the unrealized loss is included in other comprehensive income in the current period. Due to the uncertainty related to the liquidity in the auction rate security market, we have classified $7,391,031 of these auction rate securities as long-term assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2010.

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Fair Value Measurements (continued)

For those financial instruments with significant Level 3 inputs, the following table summarizes the activity for the period by investment type:
 
(Unaudited)
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Description
 
Auction
Rate
Securities
   
Total
 
Beginning balance, May 31, 2009
  $ 11,650,000     $ 11,650,000  
Transfers in to Level 3
           
Total realized/unrealized losses:
           
Included in earnings
           
Included in comprehensive income (loss)
    (658,969 )     (658,969 )
Settlements
    (3,600,000 )     (3,600,000 )
Ending balance, February 28, 2010
  $ 7,391,031     $ 7,391,031  
                 
Total recovery of previously unrealized losses for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 included in other comprehensive loss attributable to the change in fair market value relating to assets still held at the reporting date
  $ 392,642     $ 392,642  

All realized gains or losses related to financial instruments whose fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs are included in other income. All unrealized gains or losses related to financial instruments whose fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs are included in other comprehensive loss.

6. Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable consisted of the following:

   
February 28, 2010
   
May 31, 2009
 
PTSC
  $ -     $ 1,708  
PDSG
    211,055       166,694  
Total
  $ 211,055     $ 168,402  

No allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary at February 28, 2010 or May 31, 2009.

At February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009, accounts receivable from our investee PDS was $2,043 and $5,467, respectively.  These balances represent reimbursements we submit to PDS for our legal and related costs incurred in various legal matters of which we are listed as co-defendant with Technology Properties Limited (“TPL”).

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7. Notes Receivable

Avot Media, Inc.

On February 24, 2009, we received a promissory note receivable from Avot for principal of $100,000.  Interest at the rate of 8% accrued on the note until its maturity date of August 24, 2009.

On March 12, 2009, we entered into a secured revolving note receivable with Avot for $500,000.  The note bore interest at a rate of 8% and was due December 12, 2009. The note was secured by the assets of Avot.  Upon entering into the secured revolving loan note, the short term note we received from Avot on February 24, 2009 was cancelled and the principal amount of $100,000 was classified as an initial advance on the revolving loan note.  Under terms of the note, not more than one request for advances shall be made within a single month.  On March 13, 2009, April 1, 2009, May 11, 2009 and June 22, 2009, we advanced $115,000, $115,000, $115,000 and $55,000, respectively, to Avot under terms of the note.  On December 12, 2009,  December 30, 2009 and February 18, 2010 we granted Avot forbearances on the note which extended through March 5, 2010 to accommodate Avot during the solicitation of its business for a capital raise or sale which concluded with a March 2010 sale of substantially all of Avot’s assets and our collection of $503,111 on the note receivable principal and interest (see Note 17). At February 28, 2010 the balance of the note receivable was $503,111, including accrued interest receivable of $3,111.

At May 31, 2009, the balance of the note receivable was $447,810, including accrued interest receivable of $2,810 recognized during the year ended May 31, 2009.

Technology Properties Limited, LLC

On December 24, 2009, we entered into a secured note receivable with TPL for $950,000, intended to cover operating costs including the furtherance of MMP portfolio licensing, which is due and payable on or before July 12, 2010.  Terms of the note require interest payable at the rate of 10%.  The note is secured by TPL’s portion of its license receivable distribution currently accounted for as license fees receivable on the February 28, 2010 balance sheet of PDS (see Note 11).  At February 28, 2010 the balance of the note receivable was $967,438, including accrued interest receivable of $17,438.

On January 12, 2010, we entered into an unsecured note receivable with TPL for $1,000,000, intended to cover operating costs including the furtherance of MMP portfolio licensing, which was due and payable on or before February 28, 2010.  Terms of the note required interest payable at the rate of 10%.  As of the date of this filing, TPL is in default (see Note 17).  At February 28, 2010, the $1,013,151 balance of the note receivable including accrued interest, was fully reserved for.

Index for Clinical Excellence, Ltd.

On January 25, 2010, the assets of Verras were sold for $250,000.  At closing we received $62,500 and a non-interest bearing promissory note for $187,500 from Index for Clinical Excellence, Ltd.  Terms of the note require payment on each of the three, six and nine month anniversaries of the closing date.  Due to the nominal amount of the note and its short term duration interest income was not separately accounted for.

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8. Work-In-Process

Work-in-process at May 31, 2009 consists of $27,279 which represents the excess of recognized revenue  over invoices to customers on PDSG’s current contracts in progress.

At February 28, 2010 billings in excess of work-in-process was $23,490 which represents the excess of invoices to customers over recognized revenue on PDSG’s current contracts in progress.  We have recorded this amount as a component of accrued expenses and other on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2010.

9. Investments in Marketable Securities

The following tables show the cost, cumulative unrealized losses and fair value of our investments in marketable securities with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009.  As stated in Note 5, the fair value of our  investments is based on valuations by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009:

   
As of February 28, 2010
  
Twelve Months or Greater
 
   
Cost
   
Cumulative
Unrealized
 Losses
   
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Short-term
                 
Accrued interest - auction rate securities
  $ 9,611     $     $ 9,611  
                         
Long-term
                       
Auction rate securities
    8,050,000       (658,969 )     7,391,031  
Total
  $ 8,059,611     $ (658,969 )   $ 7,400,642  

   
As of May 31, 2009
 
Twelve Months or Greater
 
   
 
Cost
   
Cumulative
Unrealized
 Losses
   
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Short-term
                 
Accrued interest - auction rate securities
  $ 58,292     $     $ 58,292  
                         
Long-term
                       
Auction rate securities
    11,650,000       (1,051,611 )     10,598,389  
Total
  $ 11,708,292     $ (1,051,611 )   $ 10,656,681  

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Investments in Marketable Securities (continued)

Auction Rate Securities.  The unrealized losses on our auction rate securities are caused by the uncertainty that these securities will settle or that we may have to redeem them for less than par value in the event we need immediate access to these funds.  As of February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009, we held auction rate securities with a par value totaling approximately $8 million and $11.7 million, respectively, that failed to sell at auction or be redeemed.  During June 2009, auction rate securities with a par value of $750,000 were redeemed by the issuers at par value.  In September 2009, auction rate securities with a par value of $2,500,000 were redeemed by the issuer at par value.  In December 2009, auction rate securities with a par value of $350,000 were redeemed by the issuers at par value. In the event we need to access funds invested in these auction rate securities we would not be able to liquidate these securities until (i) a future auction of these securities is successful, (ii) they are refinanced and redeemed by the issuers, or (iii) a buyer is found outside of the auction process.  The investments consist of student loan auction rate instruments issued by various state agencies pursuant to the Federal Family Educational Loan Program (“FFELP”).  These investments are of high credit quality and the AAA credit ratings of the investments have been reaffirmed since February 2010.  These instruments are collateralized in excess of the underlying obligations, are insured by the various state educational agencies, and are guaranteed by the Department of Education as an insurer of last resort.  We do not intend to sell our auction rate securities before we are able to recover our cost basis and it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our auction rate securities before recovery of our cost basis.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of a market recovery, we have classified our auction rate securities as long-term investments in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2010.  As a result of temporary declines in the fair value of our auction rate securities, which we attribute to liquidity issues rather than credit issues, we have recorded an unrealized loss of $393,079 in other comprehensive loss at February 28, 2010, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $658,969, net of the related tax benefit of $265,890.  At May 31, 2009, we recorded an unrealized loss of $629,314 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $1,051,611, net of the related tax benefit of $422,297.
  
We will continue to evaluate the fair value of our investments in auction rate securities each reporting period for a potential other-than-temporary impairment.

During June 2008, we obtained a credit facility from Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. (“Wedbush”) for as long as needed, which provides for financing up to 50% of the par value balance of our outstanding auction rate securities. The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, required no origination fee, and when drawn upon will bear interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  On October 14, 2008, we borrowed $3,000,000 on the credit facility, the proceeds of which is included in cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2010 (see Note 13).

10. License Agreements

In February 2005, we entered into two separate licensing agreements with one customer for our patent portfolio and Ignite microprocessor technology. The aggregate amount of the two licenses was $3,050,000, of which $2,950,000 was for licensing fees and $100,000 was for maintenance services. Maintenance under the agreement was expected to be provided over a period not to exceed four years, which ended in February 2009. Maintenance revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 was approximately $6,250 and $18,750, respectively.

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11. Investments in Affiliated Companies

Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC

On June 7, 2005, we entered into a Master Agreement (the “Master Agreement”) with Technology Properties Limited, a California corporation (“TPL”), and Charles H. Moore (“Moore”), the co-inventor of the technology which is the subject of the MMP Portfolio of microprocessor patents, pursuant to which the parties resolved all legal disputes between them. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, we and TPL entered into the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of PDS (the “LLC Agreement”) into which we and Moore contributed our rights to certain of our technologies.

We and TPL each own 50% of the membership interests of PDS, and each of us has the right to appoint one member of the three member management committee. The two appointees are required to select a mutually acceptable third member of the management committee. Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, we and TPL agreed to establish a working capital fund for PDS of $4,000,000, of which our contribution was $2,000,000. The working capital fund increases to a maximum of $8,000,000 as license revenues are achieved. We and TPL are obligated to fund future working capital requirements at the discretion of the management committee of
PDS in order to maintain working capital of not more than $8,000,000. Neither we nor TPL are required to contribute more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year.  During the quarter ended November 30, 2009 we and TPL each contributed $80,000 to PDS for working capital requirements.  In December 2009, we and TPL each contributed $500,000 to PDS for working capital requirements.  Distributable cash and allocation of profits and losses will be allocated to the members in the priority defined in the LLC Agreement.

Pursuant to the June 2005 Master Agreement, PDS has committed to pay a quarterly amount ranging between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (based upon a percentage of the working capital fund balance of PDS) for supporting efforts to secure licensing agreements by TPL on behalf of PDS. During the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, PDS expensed $1,500,000 and $2,369,114, respectively, pursuant to this commitment.

PDS reimburses TPL for payment of all legal and third-party expert fees, other related third-party costs and expenses, and certain internally generated costs as approved on August 17, 2009 and more fully described below.  During the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, PDS expensed $3,590,714 and $2,830,264, respectively, pursuant to the agreement.

On November 13, 2008, the management committee of PDS resolved to pay TPL 3% of the gross licensing revenue received by PDS for the period June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009, as reimbursement for certain expenses incurred by TPL in connection with TPL’s activities related to a possible amendment of patent laws in the United States.  The aggregate reimbursement under this resolution was not to exceed $1,000,000 for the period June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009.  From November 2008 to May 31, 2009, PDS expensed $571,500 pursuant to this resolution.

On August 17, 2009, the management committee of PDS resolved to pay TPL $500,000 per quarter beginning on June 1, 2009 and continuing through May 31, 2010 relating to TPL’s special work and effort regarding the MMP litigation and U.S. Patent Office re-examinations.  In the event that PDS has insufficient funds to make such payments, we are required to advance half of the quarterly amount to PDS.  Our advance to PDS will be without interest and must be repaid to us no later than May 31, 2010.  In August 2009, TPL received two $500,000 payments from PDS pursuant to this agreement, the first of which is in dispute. At November 30, 2009, $500,000 was accrued by PDS pursuant to this agreement and funded to TPL by PDS in December 2009.  At February 28, 2010 $500,000 was accrued by PDS pursuant to this agreement.  These amounts are included in the legal and third-party expert fees, other related third-party costs and expenses, and certain internally generated costs listed above.  As of the date of this filing, we have not advanced any funds to PDS under this resolution and do not anticipate any advances to PDS through May 31, 2010, the termination date of this resolution.
 
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Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)
  
Based on our analysis of current authoritative accounting guidance with respect to our investment in PDS, including the notes receivable to TPL described in Note 7, we continue to account for our investment in PDS under the equity method of accounting, and accordingly have recorded our share of PDS’ net income during the three months ended February 28, 2010, of $385,697 as an increase in our investment. We have recorded our share of PDS’ net loss during the three months ended February 28, 2009, of $751,021 as a decrease in our investment.  We have recorded our share of PDS’ net income during the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, of $3,879,764 and $6,121,970, respectively,  as an increase in our investment.  Cash distributions received from PDS during the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 of $7,377,827 and $7,648,589, respectively, have been recorded as a reduction in our investment. Our investment in PDS is $84,203 at February 28, 2010 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies”.  We have recorded our share of PDS’ net income for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 as “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

During the three months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, TPL entered into licensing agreements with third parties, pursuant to which PDS recorded aggregate proceeds of $1,875,000 and $290,000, respectively.

During the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, TPL entered into licensing agreements with third parties, pursuant to which PDS recorded aggregate proceeds of $12,898,655 and $19,340,000, respectively. $2,000,000 of these proceeds are to be received in July 2010 and accordingly have been recorded as licenses receivable on the February 28, 2010 condensed balance sheet of PDS.

At February 28, 2010, PDS had accounts payable  and accrued expense balances of approximately $1,982,000 and $2,000  to TPL and PTSC, respectively.  At May 31, 2009, PDS had accounts payable balances of approximately $1,482,000 and $5,500 to TPL and PTSC, respectively.

PDS’ condensed balance sheets at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009 and statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

Condensed Balance Sheets

ASSETS:
   
February 28, 2010
   
May 31, 2009
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 152,720     $ 1,343,582  
Licenses receivable
    2,000,000       6,148,750  
Total assets
  $ 2,152,720     $ 7,492,332  

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Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY:

   
February 28, 2010
   
May 31, 2009
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 1,984,314     $ 1,487,799  
Members’ equity
    168,406       6,004,533  
Total liabilities and members’ equity
  $ 2,152,720     $ 7,492,332  

Condensed Statements of Operations

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 1,875,000     $ 290,000     $ 12,898,655     $ 19,340,000  
Operating expenses
    1,103,621       1,807,244       5,139,522       5,893,877  
Operating income (loss)
    771,379       (1,517,244 )     7,759,133       13,446,123  
Interest and other income
    15       15,202       395       58,580  
Net income (loss)
  $ 771,394     $ (1,502,042 )   $ 7,759,528     $ 13,504,703  

Talis Data Systems, LLC

On May 16, 2008, we paid $400,000 to acquire a 15.09% share in Talis, a company that produces multi-domain computer and network security products to government, military, and enterprise customers. Talis develops and markets PCs incorporating the company's Datagent security device, a patented, hardware based data security solution that avoids the vulnerability of software–based approaches.

On August 1, 2008, we increased our investment in Talis as a result of purchasing additional membership units offered by Talis for $300,000 as well as acquiring membership units from minority members for $196,500.  We also acquired all of the Talis membership units previously held by Holocom for $100,000 in cash and a reduction on their outstanding line of credit of $219,000.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, we purchased an additional 185,793 membership units of Talis for $269,399 which brought our ownership share of Talis to 38.9% at May 31, 2009.  During June 2009, we purchased 22,414 membership units for $32,500 which increased our ownership share to 39.4%.

The inability of Talis to meet its business plan, raise capital, and the general economic environment were indicators of impairment on our investment, accordingly at August 31, 2009, it was determined that our investment in Talis was impaired by approximately $680,000.  We have recorded this as an impairment of investment in affiliated companies on our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.

We were accounting for our investment in Talis under the equity method of accounting.  We had recorded our share of Talis’ net loss of $21,706 and $63,089 during the two months ended July 31, 2009 and three months ended August 31, 2008, respectively, as a decrease in our investment.  Our investment in Talis was $669,498 at May 31, 2009 and was recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.  We have recorded our share of Talis’ net loss as “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the two months ended July 31, 2009 and the three months ended August 31, 2008.  The carrying value of our investment in Talis after impairment is zero at August 31, 2009.  As of the date of this filing Talis has been dissolved.
 
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Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)
  
Due to the immaterial nature of Talis’ operations, no condensed financial statement information is presented herein.

Avot Media, Inc.

During the quarter ended August 31, 2008, we invested an aggregate of $1,300,000, including conversion of  a note receivable in the amount of $250,000, to obtain 14,444,444 shares of Series B preferred stock issued by Avot, representing 53.3% of the Series B preferred stock and 37.1% of all Avot’s preferred shares issued and outstanding.

We reviewed the Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement and related agreements in addition to evaluating our voting rights for our investment in the preferred stock of Avot, and as such we have concluded that we do not have the ability to exercise significant control over Avot.  As a result, we are accounting for our investment in Avot at cost.

During March 2009, we entered into a revolving loan note with Avot.  At February 28, 2010, the balance on the note receivable is $503,111 (see Note 7).

The inability of Avot to meet its business plan, to raise capital, and the general economic environment were indicators of impairment on our investment, it was determined that our investment in Avot was impaired by approximately $867,000.

In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with Avot in which Avot will develop a software package for PDSG’s Vigilys product.  Terms of the agreement require PDSG to pay Avot four milestone payments of $50,000 each on September 1, October 1, November 1 and December 1, 2009.  In connection with the agreement, Avot issued us 1,000,000 warrants to purchase shares of Avot’s common stock ,with an exercise price of $0.05 per share and a 36 month exercise period.  The warrants were issued in four 250,000 installments consistent with the milestone payments.  The value attributed to the warrants was insignificant.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2009 we wrote off $433,333 which represented the remaining fair value of our preferred stock investment in Avot.  We have presented the $433,333 as an impairment of investment in affiliated companies on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.

During March 2010, Avot sold substantially all of its assets and we collected our note receivable (see Note 17).  There was not adequate consideration to redeem any portion of our preferred stock investment which had been fully written off during the fiscal quarters ending in May and November 2009.

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Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)
  
Scripps Secured Data, Inc. (d/b/a Holocom, Inc.)
  
On February 2, 2007, we invested an aggregate of $370,000 in convertible preferred stock, representing all of the issued preferred stock and a 46% ownership interest, of and in Holocom, a California corporation that manufactures products that protect information transmitted over secure networks. The investment consisted of certain assets we contributed to Holocom valued at $250,000 and cash of $120,000. The investment is represented by 2,100,00 shares of convertible preferred stock, and the shares are convertible at our option into shares of Holocom’s common stock on a one-to-one basis. The convertible preferred stock entitles us to receive non-cumulative dividends at the per annum rate of $0.04 per share, when and if declared by the Board of Directors of Holocom. The investment in Holocom’s convertible preferred stock also entitles us to a liquidation preference of $0.40 per share, plus an amount equal to all declared but unpaid dividends.
  
We reviewed the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement and related agreements to determine whether our convertible preferred stock investment in Holocom was in substance an investment in common stock pursuant to authoritative guidance.  We also evaluated our voting rights pursuant to other agreements with Holocom and, when considered together with authoritative guidance, we believe that we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over Holocom. As a result, we are accounting for our investment in Holocom at cost.
  
During March 2007, we entered into a revolving line of credit with Holocom which caused us to have a variable interest in Holocom and we were required to consolidate Holocom as a variable interest entity.  Prior to initial consolidation, we recognized a $126,746 impairment loss on our preferred stock investment for the losses of Holocom for the period February 2007 through March 26, 2007.  During May 2009, we deconsolidated Holocom due to a re-consideration event (see Note 12).  At May 31, 2009, our investment in Holocom was $435,182 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2009.
  
At February 28, 2010, our investment in Holocom is $435,182 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2010.

12. Formerly Consolidated Variable Interest Entity

As stated in Note 11, in February 2007, we invested an aggregate of $370,000 in Holocom for 2,100,000 shares of convertible preferred stock.  On March 27, 2007, we entered into an 18-month revolving line of credit with Holocom for a maximum amount of $500,000.  As a result of the line of credit, we had a variable interest in Holocom, a variable interest entity, and we had determined that we were the primary beneficiary as we absorbed more than half of the variable interest entity’s expected losses.  On August 29, 2008 Holocom paid the remaining balance due on the March 2007 line of credit and provided us notice effectively terminating the line of credit on August 29, 2008.  During July 2008, Holocom obtained a credit facility for up to $300,000 from a third party, the facility’s term extended to May 1, 2009, and was guaranteed by us. As a result of our guarantee on the third party credit facility, which we were not contractually required to provide, we maintained a variable interest in Holocom as we are obligated under the guarantee to repay the third party should Holocom default on the credit facility.  During May 2009, Holocom paid the balance due on the July 2008 facility, releasing our guarantee.  As a result of this re-consideration event, we are no longer the sole source of financial support and the primary beneficiary for Holocom; accordingly on May 1, 2009  we deconsolidated Holocom from our financial results.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Formerly Consolidated Variable Interest Entity (continued)

For the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009, the noncontrolling interest (previously reported as minority interest) allocated $71,367 and $264,290, respectively, represented the entire amount of Holocom’s net income after taxes on a consolidated basis.

13. Notes Payable

On October 14, 2008, we borrowed $3,000,000 on our credit facility with Wedbush, the proceeds of which is included in cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009.  Per requirements of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the credit facility is limited to 50% of the par value of our outstanding auction rate securities.  As of the date of this filing, the par value of our outstanding auction rate securities was $8,050,000, which limits our credit facility to $4,025,000.  The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, requires no origination fee and bears interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  At February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009, the balance included accrued interest on the credit facility of $101,634 and $41,577, respectively, at an approximate rate of 3.25%.  

14. Stockholders’ Equity

Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses on certain investments classified as available-for-sale, net of tax, which are excluded from our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
                         
Net income (loss) attributable to PTSC
  $ (938,271 )   $ (1,489,347 )   $ (5,669,971 )   $ 787,906  
Unrealized holding gain (losses) on investments, net of taxes
    (1,713 )     41,226       236,235       (568,499 )
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to PTSC
  $ (939,984 )   $ (1,448,121 )   $ (5,433,736 )   $ 219,407  

Share Repurchases

During July 2006, we commenced our Board of Director approved stock buyback program in which we repurchase our outstanding common stock from time to time on the open market.  As part of the program, we purchased 1,057,378 and 5,839,141 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $165,564 and $1,095,944 during the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

Equity Transactions

The following table summarizes equity transactions during the nine months ended February 28, 2010:

   
Common Stock
    Additional Paid-in              
   
Shares
   
Amounts
   
Capital
   
Accumulated Deficit
   
Treasury Stock
 
Balance June 1, 2009
    410,354,054     $ 4,380     $ 77,008,332     $ (32,881,848 )   $ (13,850,659 )
Exercise of stock options
    100,000       1       7,449       -       -  
Share-based compensation
    - -       -       213,273       -       -  
Repurchase of common stock for treasury
    (1,057,378 )     -       -       -       (165,564 )
Net loss
    -       -       -       (5,669,971 )     -  
Balance February 28, 2010
    409,396,676     $ 4,381     $ 77,229,054     $ (38,551,819 )   $ (14,016,223 )

Stock Options and Warrant Activity
 
As of February 28, 2010, we had 375,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2001 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.47 to $0.86 per share expiring through 2012; 850,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2003 Stock Option Plan exercisable at $0.163 per share expiring through 2010; and 4,575,939 options outstanding pursuant to our 2006 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.09 to $0.70 per share expiring through 2014.  

On June 1, 2009, we issued 70,000 stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $0.12 to new PDSG employees.  These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

On November 16, 2009, we issued 200,000 stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $0.19 to PDSG employees in connection with performance initiatives.  These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

On December 3, 2009 we issued 400,000 stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $0.18 to our new director.  200,000 options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

On December 9, 2009, a director exercised stock options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock for proceeds of $7,450.

During the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded $213,273 of share-based compensation expense related to vesting of stock options and warrants, including $63,085 related to PDSG.  During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded $324,380 of share-based compensation expense related to vesting of stock options and warrants, including $5,129 related to Holocom and $32,533 relating to PDSG.

As of February 28, 2010, we had warrants outstanding to purchase 325,000 common shares at exercise prices ranging from $0.15 to $1.00 per share, expiring at various dates through 2011.  On January 25, 2010, we issued 25,000 warrants expiring on December 21, 2010 with an exercise price of $0.15 to a former consultant in connection with a legal settlement.  We recorded $858 of share-based compensation in connection with the issuance.  On November 9, 2009, we gave notice to our current investor relations firm of our intent to cancel our contract within 30 days.  Accordingly, the 250,000 warrants granted under contract that were not vested were cancelled.  In connection with the cancellation of the unvested warrants we reversed approximately $10,400 of share-based compensation previously recorded, including $6,933 recorded during the year ended May 31, 2009.
 
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15. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

Patent Litigation

On February 8, 2008, we, TPL and Alliacense Ltd. were named as defendants in three separate lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by Asustek Computer, Inc., HTC Corporation, and Acer, Inc., and affiliated entities of each of them.

The Asustek case sought declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336 and '584 patents and US 5,440,749 (the “749 patent”). The Asustek case also sought a similar declaration with respect to two patents owned by TPL that are not a part of the MMP Portfolio, and as such we are not engaged in this aspect of the litigation and defense.  On December 22, 2008, we announced that Asustek had purchased a MMP Portfolio license and that case has settled.

The Acer case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336, '584, ‘749, '148 patents and US 5,530,890 (the “890 patent”). The HTC case similarly seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of those patents.  We allege counterclaims for patent infringement of the '336, '749, '148 and '890 patents against Acer and HTC.  On June 16, 2009, District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel stayed the HTC and Acer actions until September 18, 2009.  The stay has now been lifted and the cases are proceeding into the discovery phase.

On December 1, 2008, we, TPL and Alliacense, Ltd. were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by Barco, N.V.  The Barco case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '584, '749 and '890 patents.  We allege counterclaims for patent infringement of our '749, '890 and '336 patents.  On June 22, 2009, Judge Fogel also stayed the Barco case until September 18, 2009.  That stay has now been lifted and the case is deemed related to the Acer and HTC cases.  Discovery is now beginning in the Barco case.

On April 29, 2009, we, TPL, and Alliacense Ltd., were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York by Sirius XM Radio, Inc.  The Sirius case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of our '749, '584, '890, '360 and '148 patents, and additionally two patents of TPL's "fast logic" portfolio which do not involve us.  Our Motion to Transfer the Sirius action to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California was granted on February 16, 2010.  The Sirius case is deemed related to the Acer, HTC and Barco cases.  Discovery will proceed with the other cases except that the “fast logic” discovery phase will occur separately and later.

In the HTC and Barco cases the parties have stipulated to non-infringement of the ‘584 patent and that patent will not be litigated in those cases.

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Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

Deutsche Bank Arbitration

On October 16, 2008, we initiated binding arbitration claims before FINRA against Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., and affiliates ("DBSI") based on advisory services provided to us resulting in our purchases of auction rate securities ("ARS") and the failure of the ARS market in February 2008.  We experienced a loss of liquidity and other damages as a result and allege DBSI engaged in negligence and nondisclosure in providing us services.  DBSI has answered our claims, and an arbitration panel has been selected.  Document discovery has been initiated.  Some instruments have been repurchased by the issuers since the claim was filed (see  Note 17).  The arbitration is scheduled to begin June 8, 2010.

DBSI's parent, Deutsche Bank AG, denied being required to arbitrate the dispute with DBSI before FINRA, and so we filed an action against Deutsche Bank AG in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California based on its liability with respect to our investments in ARS.  A stay of this action will likely be in place through the FINRA arbitration with DBSI.

Crossflo Systems, Inc. Litigation

Under the terms of our Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Crossflo, and certain of its principal officers, an escrow account was established to hold back approximately 10% of the merger consideration payable to the shareholders of Crossflo (the "Escrow Merger Consideration").  We contend that certain representations and warranties made by Crossflo and certain of its principal officers in the Merger Agreement were false when made, and were false as of the closing of the merger.  We submitted a demand to the escrow agent on August 31, 2009 not to release the Escrow Merger Consideration to the Crossflo shareholders and to instead return it to us.  A sufficient number of Crossflo shareholders have opposed our demand that the escrow consideration has not been released to either side.

On August 31, 2009, we initiated an arbitration proceeding before the American Arbitration Association against the three Crossflo principal officers who were signatories to the Merger Agreement for having provided false representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement and for nondisclosure of information about Crossflo during the due diligence process leading up to the merger.  Those three principal officers deny our claims.  An arbitration date has not yet been set.

401(k) Plan

Patriot and PDSG have retirement plans that comply with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All employees are eligible to participate in the plans. Patriot matches 50% of each participant’s voluntary contributions, subject to a maximum contribution of 6% of the participant’s compensation. Patriot’s participants vest 33% per year over a three year period in their contributions. Patriot’s matching contributions during the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 were $14,602 and $10,488, respectively.  PDSG does not match participant voluntary contributions.

Guarantees and Indemnities

We have made certain guarantees and indemnities, under which we may be required to make payments to a guaranteed or indemnified party. We indemnify our directors, officers, employees and agents to the  maximum extent permitted under the laws of the State of Delaware and California for PDSG. In connection with our facility leases, we have indemnified our lessors for certain claims arising from the use of the facilities. The duration of the guarantees and indemnities varies, and in many cases is indefinite. These guarantees and indemnities do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments we could be obligated to make. Historically, we have not been obligated to make any payments for these obligations and no liabilities have been recorded for these guarantees and indemnities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
 
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Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
  
Pursuant to the acquisition of Crossflo, we have agreed to indemnify the former owners of Crossflo for certain claims or losses resulting from any untrue, allegedly untrue or misleading statement made in a registration statement, prospectus or similar document.

Bonuses

In connection with the acquisition of Crossflo, retention bonuses were to be paid to individuals who were Crossflo employees pre-merger who remain with PDSG until March 1, 2010.  In connection with the acquisition of Vigilys, a retention bonus is to be paid to a key employee who remains with PDSG until March 27, 2010.  The projected liability for such bonuses is $75,000.  These liabilities are being accrued ratably over the retention periods.  During March 2010 retention bonuses in the amount of $75,000 were paid to qualified key employees.

By the terms of his employment contract, our CFO, who also currently serves as our interim CEO, is eligible to earn an annual bonus equivalent to 50% of his base salary.  In connection with management’s restructuring plan on October 5, 2009 our Compensation Committee determined that this bonus would be payable at the end of the interim period.  The projected liability for such bonus is $145,875 and has been recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheet in “Accrued expenses and other” at February 28, 2010.

Escrow Shares

On August 31, 2009, we gave notice to the former shareholders of Crossflo and Union Bank of California (the “Escrow Agent”) under Section 2.5 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger between us and Crossflo (the “Agreement”), outlining damages incurred by us in conjunction with the acquisition of Crossflo, and seeking the return of 2,844,630 shares of our common stock held by the Escrow Agent.  Subsequently, former shareholders of Crossflo representing a majority of the escrowed shares responded in protest to our claim, delaying the release of the escrowed shares until a formal resolution is reached.  In the event we fail to prevail in our claim against the escrowed shares, we may be obligated to deposit into escrow approximately $256,000 of cash consideration due to the decline in our average stock price over the one year escrow period, calculated in accordance with the Section 2.5 of the Agreement.  We have evaluated the potential for loss regarding our claim and believe that we will prevail.  Accordingly, we have not recorded a contingent liability for this matter.

Severance Payments

In connection with management’s restructuring plan, on October 7, 2009, we entered into a Separation Agreement with our former CEO which requires us to pay his base salary for the next seven months in exchange for a general release of claims against us.  At February 28, 2010, the current balance of the liability is $58,471 and we have recorded the liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheet in “Accrued expenses and other”.

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16. Segment Information

Holocom began operations in February 2007 and we consolidated Holocom in our consolidated financial statements commencing in March 2007.  Due to a re-consideration event we deconsolidated Holocom May 1, 2009 (see Note 12). Holocom was an operating segment as revenue was 10% or more of the total revenue of all operating segments.

Holocom is engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing network-security hardware for sale to government, military, and other high-security facilities. There was no inter-segment revenue, and the accounting policies for segment reporting were the same as for us as a whole.

We acquired PDSG in a series of transactions in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009 and consolidate our wholly-owned subsidiary PDSG in our consolidated financial statements.  PDSG provides data sharing services and products to the public sector.  There is no inter-segment revenue and the accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for us as a whole.

These reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services.  They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.

The “all other” category includes the results for Patriot Scientific Corporation.

Operating segment net revenue, operating loss and income (loss) before taxes for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Net revenue:
                       
Holocom
  $ -     $ 1,187,128     $ -     $ 4,117,152  
PDSG
    183,474       216,823       346,925       475,177  
All other
    -       6,250       -       51,780  
Total net revenue
  $ 183,474     $ 1,410,201     $ 346,925     $ 4,644,109  
                                 
Operating loss:
                               
Holocom
  $ -     $ 115,839     $ -     $ 575,981  
PDSG
    (746,431 )     (1,037,586 )     (8,425,959 )     (1,945,375 )
All other
    (775,000 )     (721,585 )     (2,837,694 )     (2,961,223 )
Total operating loss
  $ (1,521,431 )   $ (1,643,332 )   $ (11,263,653 )   $ (4,330,617 )
                                 
Income (loss) before taxes:
                               
Holocom
  $ -     $ 116,815     $ -     $ 574,084  
PDSG
    (564,033 )     (1,037,586 )     (8,234,226 )     (1,942,389 )
All other
    (1,371,847 )     (1,608,583 )     (1,056,636 )     3,057,006  
Total income (loss) before taxes
  $ (1,935,880 )   $ (2,529,354 )   $ (9,290,862 )   $ 1,688,701  

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Segment Information (continued)

Operating segment total assets at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009 were as follows:

   
February 28, 2010
   
May 31, 2009
 
Total assets:
           
PDSG
  $ 7,546,705     $ 10,067,007  
All other
    20,530,915       23,659,945  
Total assets
  $ 28,077,620     $ 33,726,952  
  
All Holocom sales were to unaffiliated customers within the United States.  All PDSG sales were to unaffiliated customers within the United States, with the exception of a hosting arrangement with a customer in Japan.

Sales concentration information for Holocom for the  nine months ended February 28, 2009 was as follows:

   
Nine months ended
February 28, 2009
 
   
Sales
   
% of sales
 
Customer A
  $ 1,759,561       42%  
Customer B
  $ 661,638       16%  
Customer C
  $ 899,540       22%  

Accounts receivable concentration information for PDSG as of February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009  and sales concentration information for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

 
Nine months ended
February 28, 2010
February 28,
2010
Nine months ended
February 28, 2009
May 31,
2009
 
Sales
% of sales
% of A/R
Sales
% of sales
% of A/R
Customer A
-----
----
-----
$248,487
52%
60%
Customer B
$13,671
4%
-----
$81,387
17%
----
Customer C
-----
----
-----
$17,500
4%
18%
Customer D
$100,254
29%
39%
-----
----
14%
Customer E
$128,231
37%
61%
$17,650
4%
----

17.  Subsequent Events

During the period March 1, 2010 through April 5, 2010, we purchased 113,096 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $16,796 pursuant to our stock buyback program.

During March 2010 Avot sold substantially all of its assets.  On March 17, 2010, we received $503,111 which consists of full payment of the principal and interest on our note receivable with Avot.

On March 1, 2010, we notified TPL that it was in default of the $1,000,000 unsecured note receivable and we demanded payment thereon.  As a result, the quarterly advances due to TPL on March 1, 2010 pursuant to the June 2005 Master Agreement, and the special litigation payment due to TPL by February 28, 2010 as authorized on August 17, 2009, have not been funded through PDS.

During March 2010, we paid $75,000 in retention bonuses to eligible PDSG employees in connection with their employment offer letters.

 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including all documents incorporated by reference herein, includes certain statements constituting “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, intentions, operations, future results and prospects, and we rely on the “safe harbor” provisions in those laws. We are including this statement for the express purpose of availing ourselves of the protections of such safe harbors with respect to all such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this report reflect are our current views with respect to future events and financial performance.  In this report, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “future,” “estimates,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “shall,” “propose,” “continue,” “predict,” “plan” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify certain of the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  Any forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance.
 
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to:
 
-  the uncertainty of the effect of pending legislation;
 
-  the uncertainty of patent and proprietary rights;
 
-  uncertainty as to royalty payments and indemnification risks;
 
-  trading risks of low-priced stocks; and
 
-  other risks and uncertainties discussed herein and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical results or those we anticipate.
 
You should read this report completely with the understanding that our actual results may differ materially from what we expect.  Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revision of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Overview

In June 2005, we entered into a series of agreements with Technology Properties Limited (“TPL”) and others to facilitate the pursuit of unlicensed users of our intellectual property. We intend to continue our joint venture with TPL to pursue license agreements with unlicensed users of our technology. We believe that utilizing the option of working through TPL, as compared to creating and using our own licensing team for those activities, avoids a competitive devaluation of our principal assets and is a prudent way to achieve the desired results as we seek to obtain fair value from users of our intellectual property.

Through the date of this filing we and TPL each contributed $580,000 to fund the working capital of Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC (“PDS”).  We expect the contributions to continue in the future due to the working capital demands of PDS.  Additionally, we have loaned TPL $1,950,000 intened to cover operating costs including the furtherance of licensing our MMP Portfolio of microprocessor patents.  At February 28, 2010, we have reserved $1,013,151 against the $1,000,000 note receivable which includes accrued interest.
 
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On October 5, 2009, we announced a reorganization of Patriot Data Solutions Group, Inc. (“PDSG”) and our management.  On November 12, 2009, we announced our intent to divest the Iameter portfolio of data analysis and software programs; and on January 25, 2010, we sold the Iameter assets.  As a result of our reorganization and PDSG’s continued inability to meet its business plan, we have incurred impairment charges for our intangibles and goodwill in the PDSG segment of our business.  We continue to fund the day to day operating costs of PDSG while continuing to reduce expenses.

Cash shortfalls and liquidity issues currently experienced by PDS and TPL, and continued negative cash flows incurred by PDSG, will have an adverse effect on our liquidity.  Accordingly, we are in the process of examining alternatives that could allow for the partnering or divestiture of PDSG.  If successful, these measures may provide for a further reduction in expenses and cash use, or additionally in the event of divestiture, cash proceeds.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require us to make estimates and judgments that significantly affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our most significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

1.  Revenue Recognition

Historically we recognized revenue from the sale of our microprocessor chips upon shipment to the customer, at which time title transferred and we had no further obligations.  We discontinued the sale of our microprocessor chips during the first fiscal quarter of 2009. Revenue from technology license agreements is recognized at the time a contract is entered into, the license method is determined (paid-in-advance or on-going royalty), and the customer is provided with the licensed technology, if applicable.  Fees for maintenance or support are recorded on a straight-line basis over the underlying period of performance.

Our wholly-owned subsidiary PDSG sells software and services to end users primarily through relationships with systems integrators and prime contractors.  PDSG’s revenue is derived primarily from the following sources: (i) software licensing, (ii) related professional services, and (iii) post contract customer support (“PCS”) agreements.  PCS agreements typically include software updates, on a when and if available basis, and telephone and Internet access to technical support personnel. Software updates provide customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and to maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Revenue for support services is recognized on a straight-line basis over the support period.

When a sale involves multiple elements, PDSG allocates the entire fee from the arrangement to each respective element based on its Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value and recognizes revenue when each element’s revenue recognition criteria are met. VSOE of fair value for each element is established based on the price charged when the same element is sold separately.  PDSG has not yet demonstrated VSOE for the professional services that are rendered in conjunction with its software license sales.  Accordingly, we have combined their presentation on our consolidated statements of operations under the caption “License and service revenue.”  

The majority of PDSG’s contracts with customers, including systems integrators and prime contractors, are multiple element arrangements which contain professional services that are considered essential to the functionality of the other elements of the arrangement.  PDSG accounts for revenue on these arrangements according to authoritative guidance for contract accounting.  PDSG recognizes revenue based on progress towards contract completion measured by actual hours incurred in relation to the estimate of total expected hours. PDSG measures revenues by applying the contract-specific estimated percentage of completion to the total contract amount for software and professional services.  PDSG routinely updates the estimates of future hours for agreements in process and reports any cumulative effects of such adjustments in current operations. PDSG immediately recognizes any loss expected on these contracts when it is projected that a loss is probable.
 
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In certain situations where PDSG’s customer contracts contain acceptance criteria or other conditions that are deemed adverse to the probability of collection, revenues recognized are limited to the amount of cash already collected.

Prior to its deconsolidation on May 1, 2009, our variable interest entity, Holocom, Inc. (“Holocom”) recognized revenue upon shipment of its product or upon receipt of its product by the customer when shipped FOB destination and recognized revenue on its short-term installation contracts as time and materials costs were incurred.

2.  Assessment of Contingent Liabilities

We are involved in various legal matters, disputes, and patent infringement claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We accrue for any estimated losses at the time when we can make a reliable estimate of such loss and it is probable that it has been incurred. By their very nature, contingencies are difficult to estimate. We continually evaluate information related to all contingencies to determine that the basis on which we have recorded our estimated exposure is appropriate.

3.  Stock Options and Warrants

We follow authoritative guidance which establishes standards for the accounting of transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services, primarily focusing on accounting for transactions where an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. We are required to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, based on the grant-date fair value of the award and to recognize it as compensation expense over the period the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards ultimately expected to vest during the period. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  The estimated average forfeiture rate for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 of approximately  5% was based on historical forfeiture experience and estimated future employee forfeitures. The estimated term of option grants for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 was five years.

4.  Income Taxes

We must assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be recoverable. We believe that a substantial majority of the deferred tax assets recorded on our balance sheet will ultimately be recovered. However, should there be a change in our ability to recover the deferred tax assets; the tax provision would increase in the period in which we determined that the recovery was not probable.

We follow authoritative guidance to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes.  This authoritative guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement requirement for the financial statement recognition of a tax position that has been taken or is expected to be taken on a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  Under this guidance we may only recognize tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold.
 
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We follow authoritative guidance to adjust our effective tax rate each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rate. We are also required to record the tax impact of certain discrete items, unusual or infrequently occurring, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur. In addition, jurisdictions with a projected loss for the year or a year-to-date loss where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate. The impact of such an exclusion could result in a higher or lower effective tax rate during a particular quarter, based upon the mix and timing of actual earnings versus annual projections.
  
5.  Investments in Affiliated Companies
  
We have a 50% interest in PDS. We account for our investment using the equity method of accounting since the investment provides us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if we have an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s Board of Directors, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and is presented in the consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net.”

We had a 39.4% interest in Talis Data Systems, LLC (“Talis”).  Prior to the write off of our investment in Talis during the quarter ended August 31, 2009, we were accounting for our investment using the equity method of accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, was adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and was presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net.”

The inability of Talis to meet its business plan and to raise capital and the general economic environment were indicators of impairment on our investment; accordingly at August 31, 2009, it was determined that our investment in Talis was impaired by approximately $680,000.  We have recorded this as an impairment of investment in affiliated company on our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.  As of the date of this filing Talis has been dissolved.

We owned 37.1% of the preferred stock of Avot Media, Inc. (“Avot”).  This investment was accounted for at cost since we did not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Avot.

In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with Avot in which Avot developed a software package for PDSG’s Vigilys product.  In connection with the agreement, Avot issued us 1,000,000 warrants to purchase shares of Avot’s common stock ,with an exercise price of $0.05 per share and a 36 month exercise period.  The value attributed to the warrants was insignificant.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2009, we wrote off $433,333, which represented the remaining fair value of our preferred stock investment in Avot.  We have presented this as an impairment of investment in affiliated companies on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.

During March 2010, Avot sold substantially all of its assets.  We  received payment for our note receivable with Avot, but there was not adequate consideration to reimburse us for any portion of our preferred stock investment which had been fully written off  during the fiscal quarters ending in May and November 2009. 

We own 100% of the preferred stock of Holocom.  This investment has historically been accounted for at cost since we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Holocom. Due to a re-consideration event on May 1, 2009, this investment is carried at cost plus the effects of deconsolidation of this variable interest entity on our February 28, 2010 condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
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We review our investments in these affiliated companies to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The primary factors we consider in our determination are the financial condition, operating performance and near term prospects of the investees. If the decline in value is deemed to be other than temporary, we would recognize an impairment loss.

At February 28, 2010, our investment in Holocom is $435,182 and has been recorded as “Investments in affiliated companies” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2010.

6.  Business Combinations and Intangible Assets Including Goodwill 

We account for business combinations using the purchase method of accounting and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets, including the amount assigned to identifiable intangible assets. Due to the time it takes to obtain pertinent information to finalize the acquired company’s balance sheet, it may be several quarters before we are able to finalize the initial fair value estimates. Accordingly, it is not uncommon for the initial estimates to be subsequently revised. The results of operations of acquired businesses are included in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.

Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight line basis. Goodwill and intangible assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis, or sooner if an indicator of impairment occurs.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended February 28, 2010 and Three Months Ended February 28, 2009.

Consolidated:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Revenues:
           
Product sales and other
  $ -     $ 1,193,378  
License and service revenue
    183,474       216,823  
Total revenues
    183,474       1,410,201  
                 
Cost of sales:
               
Product sales and other
    -       534,555  
License and service revenue
    19,915       89,195  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    68,889       223,902  
Total cost of sales
    88,804       847,652  
Gross profit
  $ 94,670     $ 562,549  

Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
 
        % of           % of  
Holocom:
 
Dollars
   
Revenue
   
Dollars
   
Revenue
 
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ -       -     $ 1,187,128       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    -       -       534,555       45%  
Gross profit
  $ -       -     $ 652,573       55%  
 
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Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
                         
PDSG:
                       
License and service revenue
  $ 183,474       100.0%     $ 216,823       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    19,915       10.9%       89,195       41.1%  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    68,889       37.6%       223,902       -  
Gross profit (loss)
  $ 94,670       51.5%     $ (96,274 )     -  
                                 
PTSC:
                               
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ -       -     $ 6,250       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    -       -       -       -  
Gross profit
  $ -       -     $ 6,250       100.0%  

Holocom

During the three months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded sales amounting to approximately $1,187,000 by our then consolidated variable interest entity, Holocom, with cost of sales amounting to approximately $535,000.  Due to a re-consideration event we deconsolidated Holocom in May 2009 and no longer include Holocom’s revenues in our results of operations.

PDSG

We acquired PDSG in a series of transactions in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009.  Revenue consists of software licenses and associated services relating to PDSG’s CDX data agent product.  Cost of sales includes the direct time of PDSG employees on each project as well as outside contractors.

Revenues decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2010 as compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009 due primarily to elimination of Iameter service revenues as in January 2010 we sold the Iameter assets.  In general, revenue agreements are one time contracts that vary in size and scope depending upon the requirements of the customer.

Cost of sales decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009, due to decreases in the direct time incurred by PDSG employees on projects.  Amortization of purchased intangibles decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009, due to our write off of PDSG’s intangibles during the quarter ended November 30, 2009.

PTSC

During the three months ended February 28, 2009, we recognized maintenance fee revenues totaling $6,250 in connection with an agreement with AMD Corporation during the 2005 fiscal year. The agreement called for maintenance fees totaling $100,000 connected with a license agreement for our Ignite technology; the license fee revenue was being recognized as revenue evenly over the four year period of the license, which ended in February 2009.

Consolidated

Our revenues decreased from approximately $1,410,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $183,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2010, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Holocom.  Our revenue amounts do not include loss of approximately $751,000 and income of approximately $386,000, respectively, from our investment in PDS for the three months ended February 28, 2009, and February 28, 2010, respectively, and a loss of approximately $171,000 from our investment in Talis for the three months ended February 28, 2009.
 
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Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Research and development
  $ 361,742     $ 117,781  

PDSG

Research and development costs consist of PDSG’s payroll and related expenses for software engineers as well as outside contractors retained to assist in the development of PDSG’s software product.  For the three months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, approximately $14,100 and $400 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.  The increase in expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2010 is primarily due to the acquisition of the Vigilys employees in March 2009, and the development agreement with Avot.

Consolidated:
 
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 1,254,359     $ 2,088,100  

Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Holocom:
           
Selling, general and administrative
  $ -     $ 536,734  
PDSG:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 479,359     $ 823,531  
PTSC:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 775,000     $ 727,835  

Holocom

During the three months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded selling, general and administrative expenses amounting to approximately $537,000 by our then consolidated variable interest entity, Holocom.  Due to a re-consideration event we deconsolidated Holocom in May 2009 (see Note 12 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

PDSG

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $824,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $479,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2010, primarily due to management’s restructuring plan to reduce personnel and operating costs.  For the three months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, approximately $19,000 and $16,000 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.

PTSC

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from approximately $728,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009 to approximately $775,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2010.  The primary increases were approximately $80,000 in legal and accounting expense, approximately $70,000 in consulting fees and approximately $17,000 in expenses related to our January shareholder meeting.  These increases were offset primarily by decreases in salaries and related expenses of approximately $98,000 and various sundry items.  For the three months ended February 28, 2010, approximately $32,500 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options as compared to approximately $36,700 for the three months ended February 28, 2009.
 
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Consolidated

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $2,088,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009 to approximately $1,254,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2010.

Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
 Other income (expense):
           
Interest and other income
  $ 50,396     $ 63,257  
Interest expense
    (19,788 )     (27,396 )
Gain on sale of Iameter
    182,397       -  
Reserve for loan loss
    (1,013,151 )     -  
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies
    385,697       (921,883 )
             Total other expense, net
  $ (414,449 )   $ (886,022 )

Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Holocom:
           
Interest and other income
  $ -     $ 2,951  
Interest expense
    -       (1,975 )
Total other income, net
  $ -     $ 976  
PDSG:
               
Interest and other income
  $ -     $ -  
Interest expense
    -       -  
Gain on sale of Iameter
    182,397       -  
Total other income, net
  $ 182,397     $ -  
PTSC:
               
Interest and other income
  $ 50,396     $ 60,306  
Interest expense
    (19,788 )     (25,421 )
Reserve for loan loss
    (1,013,151 )     -  
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies
    385,697       (921,883 )
Total other expense, net
  $ (596,846 )   $ (886,998 )

Consolidated

Our other income and expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2010, included equity in the income of PDS consisting of net income after expenses in the amount of approximately $386,000.  For the three months ended February 28, 2009, our other income and expenses included our share of loss in PDS of approximately $751,000 and our share of loss in Talis of approximately $171,000. The increase in income from PDS for the quarter ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the quarter ended February 28, 2009, is due to the increase in license revenues PDS received for the quarter ended February 28, 2010, as compared  with license revenues received by PDS for the quarter ended February 28, 2009.  Our investment in PDS is, and our investment in Talis was, accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting for investments. Total other income for the three months ended February 28, 2010, amounted to net other expense of approximately $414,000 compared with net other expense of approximately $886,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009. Interest income and other income decreased from approximately $63,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $50,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2010, due to declines in interest rates for our cash, cash equivalents and long term investment accounts.  For the three months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded a reserve for loan loss of approximately $1,013,000 on our note receivable with TPL, LLC which was due February 28, 2010.  For the three months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded a gain on our sale of the Iameter portfolio of assets of approximately $182,000.

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During the three months ended February 28, 2010, and 2009, we recorded a benefit for income taxes of approximately $998,000 and $1,111,000 related to federal and California taxes.

We recorded a net loss for the three months ended February 28, 2010, of $938,271 compared with a net loss of $1,489,347 for the three months ended February 28, 2009.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009.

Consolidated:

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Revenues:
           
Product sales and other
  $ -     $ 4,168,932  
License and service revenue
    346,925       475,177  
Total revenues
    346,925       4,644,109  
                 
Cost of sales:
               
Product sales and other
    -       1,819,172  
License and service revenue
    92,102       254,335  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    482,265       435,204  
Impairment of purchased intangibles
    3,530,263       -  
Total cost of sales
    4,104,630       2,508,711  
Gross profit (loss)
  $ (3,757,705 )   $ 2,135,398  

Segment Results:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
 
                       
Holocom:
 
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
   
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
 
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ -       -     $ 4,117,152       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    -       -       1,819,172       44.2%  
Gross profit
  $ -       -     $ 2,297,980       55.8%  
                                 
PDSG:
                               
License and service revenue
  $ 346,925       100.0%     $ 475,177       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    92,102       26.6%       254,335       53.5%  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    482,265       -       435,204       -  
Impairment of purchased intangibles
    3,530,263       -       -       -  
Gross loss
  $ (3,757,705 )     -     $ (214,362 )     -  
                                 
PTSC:
                               
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ -       -     $ 51,780       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    -       -       -       -  
Gross profit
  $ -       -     $ 51,780       100.0%  

Holocom

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded sales amounting to approximately $4,117,000 by our then consolidated variable interest entity, Holocom, with cost of sales amounting to approximately $1,819,000.  Due to a re-consideration event we deconsolidated Holocom in May 2009 and no longer include Holocom’s revenues in our results of operations.

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PDSG

We acquired PDSG in a series of transactions in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009.  Revenue consists of software licenses and associated services relating to PDSG’s CDX data agent product and the Sherlock™ software  tool for medical facilities.  In January 2010 we sold the Iameter portfolio which included the Sherlock™ software tool for medical facilities.  Cost of sales includes the direct time of PDSG employees on each project as well as outside contractors.

Revenues decreased during the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2009, due primarily to the inclusion in the fiscal year 2009 period of amounts from a significant customer agreement not duplicated in the fiscal year 2010.  Also in 2010, revenue progress on contracts was slowed primarily as a result of customer initiated delays resulting in lower than planned revenues.  In general, revenue agreements are one time contracts that vary in size and scope depending upon the requirements of the customer.

The impairment charge for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, represents the write off of PDSG’s purchased intangibles to a fair value of $1,860,000 at November 30, 2009.  These assets were subject to revaluation pursuant to a reconsideration event which also drove the restructuring of PDSG initiated in October 2009.  The impairment is primarily attributable to management’s current assessment of reduced revenue and resultant cash flow projections as compared to what previously had been the expectations for the business.
  
PTSC

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recognized maintenance fee revenues totaling approximately $19,000 in connection with an agreement with AMD Corporation during the 2005 fiscal year. The agreement called for maintenance fees totaling $100,000 connected with a license agreement for our Ignite technology; the license fee revenue was being recognized as revenue evenly over the four year period of the license, the four year period ended in February 2009.

In addition during the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded sales of approximately $33,000, from the sale of microprocessor chips that we no longer market. Inventory associated with the sales of these microprocessor chips is carried at zero value.  Our final sales of microprocessor chips occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2008.

Consolidated

Our revenues decreased from approximately $4,644,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $347,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Holocom. Our revenue amounts do not include income of approximately $6,122,000 and $3,880,000, respectively, for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and 2010, respectively, from our investment in PDS and losses of approximately $375,000 and $22,000, respectively, for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and 2010, respectively, from our investment in Talis.

Consolidated:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Research and development
  $ 1,216,496     $ 269,655  

PDSG

We acquired PDSG in a series of transactions in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009.  Research and development costs consist of PDSG’s payroll and related expenses for software engineers as well as outside contractors retained to assist in the development of PDSG’s software product.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, approximately $19,000 and $1,000 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.  The increase in expenses for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, is primarily due to the acquisition of the Vigilys employees in March 2009, the development agreement with Avot and the use of outside contractors to assist with the development of CDX 4.
 
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Consolidated:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 5,193,184     $ 6,196,360  
  
Segment Results:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Holocom:
           
Selling, general and administrative
  $ -     $ 1,721,999  
PDSG:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 2,355,490     $ 1,461,358  
PTSC:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 2,837,694     $ 3,013,003  

Holocom

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded selling, general and administrative expenses amounting to approximately $1,722,000 by our then consolidated variable interest entity, Holocom.  Due to a re-consideration event we deconsolidated Holocom in May 2009 (see Note 12 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

PDSG

We acquired PDSG in a series of transactions in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009.  Selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $1,461,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, represent costs from September 1, 2008, to February 28, 2009, as compared to approximately $2,355,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.  Increases are primarily due to an increase in payroll and related costs of approximately $387,000 resulting from the acquisition of Iameter and Vigilys after November 30, 2008, severance payments of approximately $101,000 due to restructuring, approximately $107,000 in marketing costs and approximately $100,000 in rent and utilities expenses due to the space required for the Iameter and Vigilys acquisitions after November 30, 2008.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, approximately $44,000 and $32,000 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.

PTSC

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $3,013,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $2,838,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.  The decrease consisted primarily of approximately $111,000 in public and investor relations expenses and $42,000 in travel and related expenses.  These decreases were offset primarily by increases in consulting expenses of approximately $116,000 due to ongoing partnering evaluations for PDSG and approximately $60,000 in legal and accounting expenses.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, approximately $150,000 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options as compared to approximately $287,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

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Consolidated

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $6,196,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $5,193,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Holocom.

Consolidated:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
 Other income (expense):
           
Interest and other income
  $ 119,170     $ 320,850  
Interest expense
    (60,057 )     (48,158 )
Gain on sale of Verras Medical, Inc. assets
    182,397       -  
Reserve for loan losses
    (1,013,151 )     -  
Impairment of investment in affiliated companies
    (1,113,625 )     -  
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    3,858,057       5,746,626  
             Total other income, net
  $ 1,972,791     $ 6,019,318  

Segment Results:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2010
   
February 28, 2009
 
Holocom:
           
Interest and other income
  $ -     $ 5,919  
Interest expense
    -       (4,549 )
Total other income, net
  $ -     $ 1,370  
PDSG:
               
Interest and other income
  $ 9,336     $ 3,003  
Gain on sale of Verras Medical, Inc. assets
    182,397       -  
Interest expense
    -       (17 )
Total other income, net
  $ 191,733     $ 2,986  
PTSC:
               
 Interest and other income
  $ 109,834     $ 311,928  
 Interest expense
    (60,057 )     (43,592 )
 Reserve for loan losses
    (1,013,151 )     -  
 Impairment of investment in affiliated companies
    (1,113,625 )     -  
 Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    3,858,057       5,746,626  
Total other income, net
  $ 1,781,058     $ 6,014,962  

Consolidated

Our other income and expenses for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, included equity in the income of PDS consisting of net income after expenses in the amount of approximately $3,880,000 and our share of loss in Talis of approximately $22,000.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, our other income and expenses included our share of income in PDS of approximately $6,122,000 and our share of loss in Talis of approximately $375,000. The decrease in our share of PDS’ income for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to our share of PDS’ income for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, is due to the decrease in the amount of license revenues PDS received for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2009.  Our investment in PDS is, and our investment in Talis was, accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting for investments. Total other income for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, amounted to net other income of approximately $1,973,000 compared with net other income of approximately $6,019,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009. Interest income and other income decreased from approximately $321,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, to approximately $119,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, due to declines in interest rates for our cash, cash equivalents and long term investment accounts.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded an impairment of our investments in Talis of approximately $680,000 and Avot of approximately $433,000.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded  a reserve for loan loss of approximately $1,013,000 on our note receivable with TPL, LLC which was due February 28, 2010.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded a gain on our sale of the Iameter portfolio of assets of approximately $182,000.
 
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During the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we recorded a benefit for income taxes of approximately $3,621,000 and during the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $637,000 related to federal and California taxes.

We recorded a net loss for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, of $5,669,971 compared with net income of $787,906 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our cash and cash-equivalents and short-term investment balances increased from approximately $6,265,000 as of May 31, 2009,  to approximately $8,559,000 as of February 28, 2010. We also had restricted cash balances amounting to approximately $52,000 as of May 31, 2009, and $21,000 as of February 28, 2010. Total current assets increased from approximately $8,065,000 as of May 31, 2009, to approximately $11,955,000  as of February 28, 2010. Total current liabilities amounted to approximately $1,034,000 and approximately $704,000 as of May 31, 2009, and February 28, 2010, respectively. The change in our current position as of February 28, 2010, as compared with May 31, 2009, results in part from our receipt of approximately $7,378,000 in distributions from PDS, issuances of collectible notes receivable of approximately $1,193,000 and $3,600,000 of auction rate securities redemptions at par value.

During June 2008, we obtained a credit facility for as long as needed, which provides for financing up to 50% of the par value balance of our outstanding auction rate securities. The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, required no origination fee, and when drawn upon will bear interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  On October 14, 2008, we borrowed $3,000,000 on the credit facility.  The amount we can borrow against our collateral, currently $4,025,000, is limited by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) (see Note 13 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

Current global economic conditions have resulted in increased volatility in the financial markets.  The cost of accessing the credit markets has increased as many lenders and institutional investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, and reduced or ceased to provide funding to borrowers.  Adverse changes in the economy could limit our ability to obtain financing from debt or equity sources or could adversely affect the terms on which we may be able to obtain any such financing.

Cash shortfalls currently experienced by PDS and TPL, and continued negative cash flows incurred by PDSG, will have an adverse effect on our liquidity.  Accordingly, we are in the process of examining alternatives that could allow for the partnering or divestiture of PDSG.  If successful these measures may provide for a further reduction in expenses and cash use, or additionally in the event of divestiture, cash proceeds.

While our current liquid cash resources as of February 28, 2010, are expected to provide the funds necessary to support our operations through at least the next twelve months, the cash flows from our interest in PDS represents our primary significant source of cash generation.  In the event of a decrease or interruption in MMP Portfolio licensing we would incur a significant reduction to our cash position as the revenues from our  PDSG subsidiary are insufficient to cover the costs of their operations and the costs of Patriot Scientific Corporation as a whole.  Our most significant source of additional liquid cash would likely come from our ARS positions either as a result of redemption, successfully prevailing in our arbitration action against Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. and affiliates, or the liquidation of some or all of the ARS instruments in negotiated transactions with third parties at a discount to their par value.

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Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, was approximately $5,930,000 as compared with cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 of approximately $5,263,000. The principal components of the current period amount were: impairment of  investment in affiliated company of approximately $1,114,000, impairment of intangibles and goodwill of approximately $4,627,000, reserve for loan loss of approximately $1,013,000 and amortization and depreciation of approximately $526,000.  These increases were offset by: net loss of approximately $5,670,000, equity in earnings of affiliates of approximately $3,858,000 and changes in deferred income taxes of approximately $3,616,000.  The change in results over the prior period is mainly attributable to impairments, changes in deferred tax assets due to the losses of PDSG and reduction in income from PDS for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities was approximately $8,430,000 and $4,130,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in cash provided by investing activities was mainly attributable to the redemption of our auction rate securities at a par value of $3,600,000 and a decrease in investments in affiliated companies.  Cash used during the nine months ended February 28, 2010, included approximately $73,000 in purchases of fixed assets, approximately $33,000 in purchases of Talis membership units, a $580,000 capital contribution to PDS and approximately $55,000 in note receivable advances to Avot and $1,950,000 in note receivable advances to TPL.

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, was approximately $158,000 as compared to cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 of approximately $1,747,000.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, cash of approximately $166,000 was used to purchase common stock for treasury.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, cash of approximately $1,096,000 was used to purchase common stock for treasury and cash of approximately $416,000 was used to pay notes payable.  Cash received from financing activities during the nine months ended February 28, 2009, consisted of $3,000,000 received on our line of credit with Wedbush and $250,000 received by Holocom on their line of credit facility.

Capital Resources

Our current resources as of February 28, 2010, are expected to provide the funds necessary to support our operations through at least the next twelve months.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with Avot in which Avot will develop a software package for PDSG’s Vigilys product.  Terms of the agreement required PDSG to pay Avot four milestone payments of $50,000 each on September 1, October 1, November 1 and December 1, 2009.  In connection with the agreement, Avot issued us 1,000,000 warrants to purchase shares of Avot’s common stock ,with an exercise price of $0.05 per share and a 36 month exercise period.  The warrants were issued in four 250,000 installments consistent with the milestone payments.  On December 22, 2009, PDSG paid Avot the final $50,000 pursuant to terms of the agreement.

By the terms of his employment contract, our CFO, who also currently serves as our interim CEO, is eligible to earn an annual bonus equivalent to 50% of his base salary.  In connection with management’s restructuring plan on October 5, 2009, our Compensation Committee determined that this bonus would be payable at the end of the interim period.  The projected liability for such bonus is $145,875.
 
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In connection with management’s restructuring plan, On October 7, 2009, we entered into a Separation Agreement with our former CEO which requires us to pay his base salary for the  seven months following his departure (through May 2010) in exchange for a general release of claims against us.  At February 28, 2010, the current balance of the liability is $58,471.
  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“ FASB”) revised the authoritative guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities.  The objective of this authoritative guidance is to improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities.  The revised authoritative guidance is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009.  We will adopt this guidance on June 1, 2010, and have not determined the effect of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2009, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance relating to software revenue recognition to exclude all tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. The revised authoritative guidance is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and shall be applied on a prospective basis. Earlier application is permitted as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year provided it has not previously issued financial statements for any period within that year. We expect to adopt this guidance on June 1, 2011, and have not determined the effect of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2009, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance for revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables.  This revised authoritative guidance requires companies to allocate revenue in arrangements involving multiple deliverables based on the estimated selling price of each deliverable, even though such deliverables are not sold separately either by  the company itself or other vendors. This revised authoritative guidance eliminates the requirement that all undelivered elements must have objective and reliable evidence of fair value before a company can recognize the portion of the overall arrangement fee that is attributable to items that already have been delivered. As a result, the new guidance may allow some companies to recognize revenue on transactions that involve multiple deliverables earlier than under current requirements. This revised authoritative guidance is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of a company’s fiscal year. We will adopt this guidance on June 1, 2010, and have not determined the effect of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

Risk Factors

We urge you to carefully consider the following discussion of risks as well as other information regarding our common stock. We believe the following to be our most significant risk factors as of the date this report is being filed. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face.  Please refer to our risk factors contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009, for additional factors.

We Have Reported Income For The Fiscal Years 2009, 2008 and 2007 Which May Not Be Indicative Of Our Future Income

We have entered into license agreements through our joint venture with TPL and have reported income as a result of this activity for the fiscal years 2009, 2008 and 2007. Because of the uncertain nature of the negotiations that lead to license revenues, pending litigation with companies which we allege have infringed on our patent portfolio, the possibility of legislative action regarding patent rights, potential adverse outcomes associated with USPTO re-examinations, and the possible effect of new judicial interpretations of patent laws, we may not receive revenues from such agreements in the future consistent with amounts received in the past, and we may not receive future revenues from license agreements at all.
 
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We Are Dependent Upon A Joint Venture In Which Our Role Is Of A Passive Nature For Substantially All Of Our Income

In June 2005, we entered into a joint venture with TPL, pursuant to which TPL is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of our microprocessor patent portfolio. This joint venture has been the source of  substantially all of our income since June 2005. Therefore, in light of the absence of significant revenue from other sources, we should be regarded as entirely dependent on the success or failure of the licensing and prosecution efforts of TPL on behalf of the joint venture, and the ability of TPL to obtain capital when necessary to fund its operations.  In December 2009 and January 2010, we provided operational funding by loaning TPL $950,000 and $1,000,000, respectively.  The $1,000,000 note which was due to be repaid by February 28, 2010 is currently in default, and we have provided a full allowance against this receivable.  We do not anticipate making additional loans to TPL, and its ability to access liquidity from other sources is not certain.

A Successful Challenge To Our Intellectual Property Rights Could Have A Significant And Adverse Effect On Us

A successful challenge to our ownership of our technology or the proprietary nature of our intellectual property could materially damage our business prospects. We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures and licensing arrangements to protect our intellectual property rights. We currently have seven U.S. patents, one European patent, and one Japanese patent issued. Any issued patent may be challenged and invalidated. Patents may not be issued for any of our pending applications. Any claims allowed from existing or pending patents may not be of sufficient scope or strength to provide significant protection for our products. Patents may not be issued in all countries where our products can be sold so as to provide meaningful protection or any commercial advantage to us. Our competitors may also be able to design around our patents.

Vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights or positions characterize the fiercely competitive semiconductor industry, which has resulted in significant and often protracted and expensive litigation. Therefore, our competitors and others may assert that our technologies or products infringe on their patents or proprietary rights. Persons we believe are infringing our patents are likely to vigorously defend their actions and assert that our patents are invalid. Problems with patents or other rights could result in significant costs, limit future license revenue, and impair or hinder our acquisition strategy. If infringement claims against us are deemed valid or if our infringement claims are successfully opposed, we may not be able to obtain appropriate licenses on acceptable terms or at all. Litigation could be costly and time-consuming but may be necessary to protect our future patent and/or technology license positions or to defend against infringement claims.  From time to time parties have petitioned the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office to re-examine certain of our patents. An adverse decision in litigation or in the re-examination process could have a very significant and adverse effect on our business.

We have been named as co-defendants in multiple lawsuits regarding the MMP Portfolio.  See footnote 15 to our consolidated financial statements and Part II, Item 1. “Legal Proceedings” in this Report on Form 10-Q for more information.

Disruptions In The Debt And Equity Markets Will Have An Adverse Affect On Our Ability To Obtain Funding

The debt and equity markets have been experiencing volatility and disruption for several fiscal periods.  These issues, along with significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the re-pricing of credit risk, and the current weak economic conditions have made, and will likely continue to make, it difficult to obtain funding.  The cost of accessing the credit markets has increased as many lenders and institutional investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, and reduced or ceased to provide funding to borrowers.  Adverse changes in the economy could limit our ability to obtain financing from debt or equity sources or could adversely affect the terms on which we may be able to obtain any such financing for our operating activities and acquisitions.  See Part I – Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources-Liquidity.” in this report on Form 10-Q for more information.
 
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Unstable Market And Economic Conditions May Have Serious Adverse Consequences On Our Business
 
Our general business strategy may be adversely affected by the recent economic downturn and volatile business environment and continued unpredictable and unstable market conditions. A prolonged or profound economic downturn may result in adverse changes to our sales and pricing, which would harm our operating results. Failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require us to delay or abandon development plans. There is also a possibility that our stock price may decline further, due in part to the volatility of the stock market and the general economic downturn.

Changes In Our Relationships With Companies In Which We Hold Less Than A Majority Interest Could Change The Way We Account For Such Interests In The Future

For our investment accounted for under the equity method (PDS), we record as part of other income or expense our share of the increase or decrease in the equity of this company in which we have invested. Our investment in Holocom is recorded at cost basis.  It is possible that, in the future, our relationships and/or our interests in or with this equity method investee and our cost basis investee could change. Such potential future changes could result in deconsolidation or consolidation of such entities, as the case may be, which could result in changes in our reported results.

If A Large Number Of Our Shares Are Sold All At Once Or In Blocks, The Market Price Of Our Shares Would MostLikely Decline

Most of our shareholders are not restricted in the price at which they can sell their shares. Shares sold at a price below the current market price at which our Common Stock is trading may cause the market price of our Common Stock to decline.

A Significant Portion Of Our Investments Are Currently Illiquid, Which May Impact Our Acquisition Strategy And/Or Operating Results

Our long-term investment in marketable securities balance consists of auction rate securities with a par value of approximately $8 million as of the date of this filing, which at present are highly illiquid. In the event we need immediate access to these funds, we will not be able to sell these investments at par value. These instruments are expected to remain illiquid until a future auction of these investments is successful, buyers are found outside of the auction process, or they are redeemed by the issuing agencies. We have partially offset the consequences of this illiquidity by securing a line of credit collateralized by the auction rates securities; however the amount we can borrow against our collateral is limited by the FINRA. In the event these securities are deemed to be permanently impaired, we will be required to take a charge to operations in recognition of this impairment.

The Market For Our Stock Is Subject To Rules Relating To Low-Priced Stock (“Penny Stock”) Which May Limit Our Ability To Raise Capital

Our Common Stock is currently listed for trading in the FINRA Over-The-Counter Bulletin (“OTC”) Board Market and is subject to the “penny stock rules” adopted pursuant to Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. In general, the penny stock rules apply to non-NASDAQ or non-national stock exchange companies whose common stock trades at less than $5.00 per share or which have tangible net worth of less than $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). Such rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade “penny stock” on behalf of persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document, quote information, broker’s commission information and rights and remedies available to investors in penny stocks. Many brokers have decided not to trade “penny stock” because of the requirements of the penny stock rules, and as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. The “penny stock rules,” therefore, may have an adverse impact on the market for our Common Stock and may affect our ability to raise additional capital if we decide to do so.
 
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Our Share Price Could Decline As A Result Of Short Sales

When an investor sells stock that he does not own, it is known as a short sale. The seller, anticipating that the price of the stock will go down, intends to buy stock to cover his sale at a later date. If the price of the stock goes down, the seller will profit to the extent of the difference between the price at which he originally sold it less his later purchase price. Short sales enable the seller to profit in a down market. Short sales could place significant downward pressure on the price of our Common Stock. Penny stocks which do not trade on an exchange, such as our Common Stock, are particularly susceptible to short sales.

Our Future Success Depends In Significant Part Upon The Continued Services Of Our Key Senior Management

Our future success depends in significant part upon the continued services of our key senior management personnel. The competition for highly qualified personnel is intense, and we may not be able to retain our key managerial employees or attract and retain additional highly qualified technical and managerial personnel in the future. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we consider our relations with our employees to be good. None of our employees are covered by key man life insurance policies.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The primary objective of our investment activities is to maintain surplus cash in accounts that provide a high level of funds accessibility in large, respected financial institutions with asset safety as a primary consideration. Accordingly, we maintain our cash and cash equivalents with high quality financial institutions. Amounts deposited with these institutions may exceed federal depository insurance limits.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We maintain cash and cash equivalents in institutional money market accounts. In general, money market funds are not subject to interest rate risk because the interest paid on these funds fluctuates with the prevailing interest rate.

Our commercial checking account is linked to a sweep account. This sweep account is maintained by our financial institution in an offshore account located in the Cayman Islands. This sweep account is a deposit liability of our financial institution, the funds are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”); in liquidation the funds have a lesser preference than deposits held in the United States, and the funds are subject to cross-border risks.

Auction Rate Securities

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our auction rate securities.  During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, investment banks were reporting an inability to successfully obtain subscribers for high credit quality auction rate securities.  As of the date of this filing, we held such auction rate securities with a par value totaling $8 million that failed to sell at auction. During June 2009, September 2009 and December 2009, auction rate securities with a par value of $750,000, $2,500,000 and $350,000, respectively, were redeemed by the issuers at par value.  In the event we need to access funds invested in these auction rate securities we will not be able to liquidate these securities until a future auction of these securities is successful, they are refinanced and redeemed by the issuers, or a buyer is found outside of the auction process.  The investments consist of student loan auction rate instruments issued by various state agencies pursuant to the Federal Family Educational Loan Program (“FFELP”).  These investments are of high credit quality and the AAA credit ratings of the investments have been reaffirmed since February 2010.  These instruments are collateralized in excess of the underlying obligations, are insured by the various state educational agencies, and are guaranteed by the Department of Education as an insurer of last resort.
 
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At February 28, 2010, the fair value of our auction rate securities was estimated at $7.4 million based on a valuation by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.  We recorded the net temporary valuation adjustment of $393,079 in other comprehensive income, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $658,969, net of the related tax benefit of $265,890.  We have concluded that the unrealized losses on these investments are temporary because (i) we believe that the decline in market value and absence of liquidity that has occurred is due to general market conditions, (ii) the auction rate securities continue to be of a high credit quality and interest is paid as due and (iii) we do not intend to sell our auction rate securities before we are able to recover our cost basis and it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our auction rate securities before recovery of our cost basis.  Since this valuation adjustment is deemed to be temporary, it did not affect our earnings for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009.

We are not currently able to predict how long these investments will remain illiquid, and as such, they have been classified as long-term investments in marketable securities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009.

The fair value of our long-term investments in marketable securities could change significantly in the future and we may be required to record other-than-temporary impairment charges or additional unrealized losses in future periods.

We do not believe that the illiquidity of these investments will materially impact our ability to fund our working capital needs, capital expenditures or other business requirements.
 
During June 2008, we obtained a credit facility which provides for financing up to 50% of the par value balance of our outstanding auction rate securities. The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, required no origination fee, and when drawn upon will bear interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  On October 14, 2008, we drew $3,000,000 on the credit facility.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Quarterly Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, as of February 28, 2010, the end of the period covered by this report, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Rule 13a-15(e)).  This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
 
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2010, our management, with the participation of our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
 
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
After evaluation, with the participation of our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have determined that there were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Patent Litigation

Our patent litigation with TPL and Alliacense Ltd. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Acer, Inc., HTC Corporation and affiliated entities, as described in Item 3 - Legal Proceedings in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009 ("Annual Report"), is still ongoing, but there have been no material developments in such litigation since our Annual Report.
 
Our patent litigation with TPL and Alliacense Ltd. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Barco, N.V., as described in Item 3 - Legal Proceedings in our Annual Report, is still ongoing, but there have been no material developments in such litigation since our Annual Report.

Deutsche Bank Arbitration

Our arbitration claims before FINRA against Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. and affiliates, as described in Item 3 - Legal Proceedings in our Annual Report, is still ongoing, but there have been no material developments in such arbitration since our Annual Report.

Crossflo Systems, Inc. Litigation

Under the terms of our Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Crossflo, and certain of its principal officers, an escrow account was established to hold back approximately 10% of the merger consideration payable to the shareholders of Crossflo (the "Escrow Merger Consideration").  We contend that certain representations and warranties made by Crossflo and certain of its principal officers in the Merger Agreement were false when made, and were false as of the closing of the merger.  We submitted a demand to the escrow agent on August 31, 2009 not to release the Escrow Merger Consideration to the Crossflo shareholders and to instead return it to us.  A sufficient number of Crossflo shareholders have opposed our demand that the escrow consideration has not been released to either side.

On August 31, 2009, we initiated an arbitration proceeding before the American Arbitration Association against the three Crossflo principal officers who were signatories to the Merger Agreement for having provided false representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement and for nondisclosure of information about Crossflo during the due diligence process leading up to the merger.  Those three principal officers deny our claims.  An arbitration date has not yet been set.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Please see Part I, Item 2, above, for our risk factors.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Recent sales of unregistered securities:
  
During the quarter ended February 28, 2010, we issued warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock on January 25, 2010, at an exercise price of $0.15, in order to settle a claim against us. The issuance of such securities was made as a private placement under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
  
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Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers:
   
On April 28, 2006, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program.  We commenced the program in July 2006 and plan to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock on the open market from time to time.  As part of the program, we purchased 852,847 shares of our common stock in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of $125,329 during the three months ended February 28, 2010.

Following is a summary of all repurchases by us of our common stock during the three month period ended February 28, 2010:

Period
 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
   
Average Price
Paid per
Share
   
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
                   
December 1 – 31, 2009
    115,312     $ 0.17       115,312  
January 1 – 31, 2010
    591,335     $ 0.14       591,335  
February 1 – 28, 2010
    146,200     $ 0.14       146,200  
Total
    852,847     $ 0.15       852,847  

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

Item 5. Other Information

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

At our fiscal 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on January 28, 2010, the following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors of the Company: Carlton M. Johnson, Jr., Helmut Falk, Jr., Gloria H. Felcyn, Donald E. Schrock and Dharmesh Mistry.

The following proposals were approved at our Annual Meeting of Shareholders:
 
1.  Proposal to ratify management’s selection of KMJ Corbin & Company LLP as our independent auditors:
  
Votes For
 
Votes Against
 
Votes Abstaining
302,021,274
 
26,789,475
 
5,508,620
  
On July 1, 2009, the SEC approved a proposal prohibiting discretionary voting by brokers of shares held by their customers in street name in uncontested elections of directors effective for shareholder meetings beginning in 2010.  Brokers may continue to vote as they wish on routine matters (such as ratification of auditors) on behalf of their beneficial owner customers provided the customer has not given specific voting instructions to the broker at least 10 days before a scheduled meeting.
 
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The results of the SEC’s July 2009 action are reflected in the difference between voting totals for our ratification of auditors proposal as compared to the voting totals for our election of directors proposal.
  
2.  Election of Directors:

Director
 
Votes For
 
Votes Abstaining
and/or Against
Carlton M. Johnson, Jr.
 
47,635,901
 
43,155,665
Helmut Falk, Jr.
 
48,915,455
 
41,876,111
Gloria H. Felcyn
 
48,582,583
 
42,208,983
Donald E. Schrock
 
67,649,501
 
23,100,290
Dharmesh Mistry
 
71,319,001
 
19,472,565

Material Changes to Procedures to Nominate Directors
 
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors where such changes have been implemented after we last provided disclosure regarding the same.
 
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Item 6. Exhibits

Those exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) refer to exhibits filed herewith. The other exhibits are incorporated herein by reference, as indicated in the following list.
 
Exhibit No.
Document
   
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 4, 2008, among Patriot Scientific Corporation, PTSC Acquisition 1 Corp, Crossflo Systems, Inc. and the Crossflo principal officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 11, 2008 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.1
 
Original Articles of incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation’s predecessor, Patriot Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-18, (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
3.2
 
Articles of Amendment of Patriot Financial Corporation, as filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on July 21, 1988, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-18, (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
3.3
 
Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 24, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
3.3.1
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 18, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 24, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.2 to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1997, filed July 18, 1997 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.3.3
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 28, 2000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed May 5, 2000 (Commission file No. 333-36418)
   
3.3.4
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 6, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.4 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009, filed April 9, 2009 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.3.5
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation,  as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on October 16, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.5 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed May 21, 2004 (Commission file No. 333-115752)
   
3.3.6
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 29, 2005, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.6 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009, filed April 9, 2009 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.3.7
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 14, 2005, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.7  to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009, filed April 9, 2009 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.3.8
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Patriot Scientific Corporation, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 18, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.8 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009, filed August 14, 2009 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
   
3.4
Articles and Certificate of Merger of Patriot Financial Corporation into Patriot Scientific Corporation dated May 1, 1992, with Agreement and Plan of Merger attached thereto as Exhibit A, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
3.5
Certificate of Merger issued by the Delaware Secretary of State on May 8, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
3.6
Certificate of Merger issued by the Colorado Secretary of State on May 12, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
3.7
Bylaws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
   
23.1*
Consent of Independent Valuation Firm
   
31.1*
Certification of Clifford L. Flowers, Interim CEO, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
31.2*
Certification of Clifford L. Flowers, CFO, pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
32.1*
Certification of Clifford L. Flowers, Interim CEO and CFO, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 Title 18 of the United States Code

 
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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.
 
DATED:  April 9, 2010
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
 
/S/ CLIFFORD L. FLOWERS                                                    
Clifford L. Flowers
Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized and Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
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