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

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2011
  
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.)

701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 170, 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 x 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.  (Check one):
   
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
(do not check if smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company x
     
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YES o NO x
  
On October 7, 2011, 406,754,660 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share were outstanding.


 
 
 
  
INDEX


 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
 
Condensed consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2011 (unaudited) and May 31, 2011
3
Condensed consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010 (unaudited)
4
Condensed consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010 (unaudited)
5
Notes to condensed consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
6-22
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
23-34
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
34
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
34
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
35
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
35
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
35
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
36
ITEM 4. Removed and Reserved
36
ITEM 5. Other Information
36
ITEM 6. Exhibits
36
   
SIGNATURES
37
  
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

   
August 31, 2011
   
May 31, 2011
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
       
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,336,233     $ 8,453,665  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    20,835       20,809  
Current portion of marketable securities
    4,478,331       2,207,009  
Accounts receivable
    27,456       187,465  
Accounts receivable - affiliated company
    227,268       129,345  
Work-in-process
    122,360       30,581  
Prepaid income taxes
    502,559       904,200  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    200,926       262,629  
Total current assets
    10,915,968       12,195,703  
                 
Marketable securities, net of current portion
    245,009       -  
Property and equipment, net
    15,107       17,613  
Other assets
    77,742       83,804  
Investment in affiliated company
    -       300,283  
Total assets
  $ 11,253,826     $ 12,597,403  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 110,848     $ 328,245  
Accrued expenses and other
    199,234       196,830  
Deferred revenue
    31,674       50,502  
Total current liabilities
    341,756       575,577  
                 
Other non-current liabilities
    -       3,240  
Total liabilities
    341,756       578,817  
                 
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 406,895,160 shares outstanding at August 31, 2011 and 438,167,618 shares issued and 407,526,799 shares outstanding at May 31, 2011
    4,381       4,381  
Additional paid-in capital
     77,319,310       77,314,301  
Accumulated deficit
    (52,141,028 )     (51,077,059 )
Common stock held in treasury, at cost – 31,272,458 shares and 30,640,819 shares at August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011,  respectively
     (14,270,593 )     (14,223,037 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    10,912,070       12,018,586  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 11,253,826     $ 12,597,403  
    
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
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
 Revenues:
           
License and service revenue
  $ 134,563     $ 94,055  
                 
 Cost of sales:
               
License and service revenue
    33,084       23,415  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    -       68,889  
            Total cost of sales
    33,084       92,304  
 Gross profit
    101,479       1,751  
                 
 Operating expenses:
               
Research and development
    170,195       230,484  
Selling, general and administrative
    736,505       1,355,769  
            Total operating expenses
    906,700       1,586,253  
 Operating loss
    (805,221 )     (1,584,502 )
                 
 Other income (expense):
               
Interest and other income
    43,135       18,299  
Interest expense
    -       (16,597 )
Gain on sale of Vigilys business line
    -       60,000  
Realized loss on sale of marketable securities
    -       (648,740 )
Equity in loss of affiliated company
    (300,283 )     (1,159,703 )
             Total other expense, net
    (257,148 )     (1,746,741 )
                 
 Loss before income taxes
    (1,062,369 )     (3,331,243 )
                 
 Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    1,600       (1,330,844 )
                 
 Net loss
  $ (1,063,969 )   $ (2,000,399 )
                 
 Basic loss per common share
  $ -     $ -  
                 
 Diluted loss per common share
  $ -     $ -  
                 
 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic
    404,333,621       405,739,165  
                 
 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted
    404,333,621       405,739,165  
    
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
  
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31,
2011
   
August 31,
 2010
 
Operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (1,063,969 )   $ (2,000,399 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Amortization and depreciation
    2,506       75,133  
Share-based compensation relating to issuance of stock options
    5,009       58,434  
Accrued interest income added to investments and notes receivable
    (2,357 )     (11,740 )
Equity in loss of affiliated company
    300,283       1,159,703  
Realized loss on sale of marketable securities
    -       648,740  
Gain on sale of Vigilys business line
    -       (60,000 )
Deferred income taxes
    -       (1,330,362 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    160,009       (6,496 )
Receivable from affiliated company
    (97,923 )     (30,838 )
Work-in-process
    (91,779 )     136,637  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    67,765       53,222  
Prepaid income taxes
    401,641       1,602  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (218,233 )     (305,570 )
Deferred revenue
    (18,828 )     (86,882 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (555,876 )     (1,698,816 )
                 
Investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
    490,000       355,775  
Purchases of marketable securities
    (3,004,000 )     -  
Repayment of note receivable
    -       1,065,595  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (2,514,000 )     1,421,370  
                 
Financing activities:
               
Repurchase of common stock for treasury
    (47,556 )     (53,532 )
Tax effect of expiration/cancellation/exercise of stock options
    -       (2,082 )
Payment on note payable
    -       (500,000 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (47,556 )     (555,614 )
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,117,432 )     (833,060 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    8,453,665       10,340,110  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 5,336,233     $ 9,507,050  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash payments for interest
  $ -     $ 121,184  
Cash receipts from income tax refund
  $ 400,042     $ -  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of  Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
               
  Reversal of unrealized loss charged to other comprehensive income at May 31, 2010 adjusted for deferred tax benefit due to recognition of loss in current period
  $ -     $ (246,994 )
   
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 unaudited condensed consolidated 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, 2011.

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 three month period ended August 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 31, 2012.

Basis of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated balance sheets at August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 include our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiary Patriot Data Solutions Group, Inc. (“PDSG”) which includes Crossflo Systems, Inc. (“Crossflo”), and our inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2011 includes our accounts, and those of our wholly owned subsidiary PDSG which includes Crossflo, and our inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2010 includes our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiary PDSG which includes Crossflo, the business line Vigilys (until August 2010) and our inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Liquidity and Management’s Plans

Cash shortfalls currently experienced by Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC (“PDS”) and continued negative cash flows incurred by PDSG will have an adverse effect on our liquidity.  Accordingly, we have and may continue to examine alternatives that could allow for the partnering or divestiture of PDSG (see Note 11).  If successful, these measures may provide for a further reduction in expenses and cash use, or additionally in the event of divestiture, cash proceeds, although given the operational history of PDSG to date there can be no guarantee that a divestiture will result in the realization of material consideration.  With respect to PDS, we do not have any contractual commitments and do not intend to fund any cash requirements. In addition, we do not have any intention of funding any cash requirements of our 50% partner in PDS, Technology Properties Limited, Inc. (“TPL”).
    
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   
Liquidity and Management’s Plans (continued)

While our current liquid cash resources as of August 31, 2011, 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 continued decrease or interruption in MMP Portfolio licensing we will 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.  It is highly unlikely that we would be able to obtain any additional sources of financing to supplement our cash and short-term investment position of $9,814,564 at August 31, 2011.

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.  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 fair 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.

Investment in Affiliated Company

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

We have a 50% interest in PDS (see Note 6).  As of the date of this filing, PDS is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of which we are not the primary beneficiary and therefore will not consolidate PDS’ financial statements with our own as we cannot direct the licensing activity of TPL on behalf of PDS.

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 which is presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in loss of affiliated company” and also is adjusted by contributions to and distributions from PDS.

During the three months ended August 31, 2011, our share of loss in PDS exceeds our investment in PDS by $732,286.  We have not recorded the excess loss on our consolidated financial statements as we do not intend to fund any cash requirements of PDS, which is a change in our policy of accounting for PDS.  Under the equity method of accounting, we are to continue to report losses up to our carrying amount of the investment. Once the investment balance is reduced to $0, we are to discontinue applying the equity method until such time that our share of future net income reported by PDS equals our share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended.
   
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

    
Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses which are excluded from the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue Recognition

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.

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.

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.

On June 1, 2010, we adopted new authoritative guidance on a prospective basis for revenue arrangements containing multiple deliverables.  This guidance requires us to allocate PDSG’s revenues to all deliverables based on their relative selling price using a specific hierarchy.  The hierarchy is as follows:  vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”), third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”) or best estimate of selling price (“BESP”).

When a sale involves multiple elements, PDSG allocates the entire fee from the arrangement to each respective element based on 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 established VSOE for its CDX software licenses and PCS based on historical stand-alone sales to third parties or from the stated renewal rates contained in the customer contracts.  PCS is recognized on a straight-line basis over the support period.

PDSG has not yet demonstrated VSOE for the professional services that are rendered in conjunction with its software license sales.  In accordance with the hierarchy we would attempt to establish the selling price of professional services using TPE.  PDSG’s product contains significant differentiation such that the comparable pricing of products with similar functionality cannot be obtained.  PDSG is typically not able to obtain TPE for professional services.
  
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

    
Revenue Recognition (continued)

When we are unable to establish selling prices using VSOE or TPE, we use BESP.  The objective of BESP is to determine the price at which PDSG would transact a sale if professional services were sold on a stand-alone basis.  BESP is generally used for offerings that are not typically sold on a stand-alone basis or for highly customized offerings which is the case with PDSG’s professional services deliverable.

Due to the fact that the majority of PDSG’s contracts require significant customization of software, we are recognizing revenue for the CDX software licenses and professional services over the customization period using contract accounting which reflects continuous release of control of the software to the customer. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
   
Research and Development

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

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity.

At August 31, 2011 potential common shares of 3,010,000 related to our outstanding options were not included in the calculation of diluted income per share as we had no income.  At August 31, 2010 potential common shares of 5,687,803 related to our outstanding warrants and options were not included in the calculation of diluted income per share as we had no income.  Had we reported net income for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, an additional 0 and 779,994, respectively, shares of common stock would have been included in the calculation of diluted income per share.

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 9).  We exclude these escrow shares from the basic loss per share calculations and include the escrowed shares in the diluted earnings per share calculations.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense recognized during the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 is based on the grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards ultimately expected to vest during the year.  As share-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.  Forfeiture rates are based on historical forfeiture experience and estimated future employee forfeitures.

2.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill originating from acquisitions was not amortized and was tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests based on certain circumstances.
   
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

    
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)

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

Balance, June 1, 2010
 
$
      642,981
 
Impairment of Crossflo goodwill
   
    (642,981
)
Balance May 31, 2011
 
$
          - 
 

During the quarter ended November 30, 2010, we wrote off the remaining goodwill associated with our acquisition of Crossflo due to the inability of PDSG to meet its business plan.  We recorded this as an impairment of goodwill on our consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2011.

Purchased identifiable intangible assets were being amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated lives.  Management’s plan of restructuring and the continuing inability of PDSG to meet its business plan were indicators of potential impairment on our intangible assets. Accordingly, during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011 it was determined that intangibles were fully impaired by approximately $1,470,000.  We have recorded this as an impairment of purchased intangibles on our consolidated statement of operations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011.

The amortization expense related to intangible assets was as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2011
   
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2010
 
Amortization of intangible assets included in:
           
Cost of sales
  $ -     $ 68,889  

3.  Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities

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

Restricted cash and cash equivalents at August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 consist of deposits in a savings account required to be held as collateral for our corporate credit card.

At August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011, our current portion of marketable securities in the amount of $4,478,331 and $2,207,009, respectively, consists of the par value plus accrued interest of our time deposits.  At August 31, 2011, our non-current portion of marketable securities in the amount of $245,009 consists of the par value plus accrued interest of time deposits.  These values are reported at cost, which approximate fair market value.

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:
   
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities (continued)

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 tables detail the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our cash, cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities:
     
         
Fair Value Measurements at August 31, 2011 Using
 
   
Fair Value at
August 31,
2011
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
                       
Cash
  $ 271,496     $ 271,496     $ -     $ -  
Money market funds
    5,064,737       5,064,737       -       -  
Restricted cash
    20,835       20,835                  
Marketable securities:
                               
Short-term:
                               
Certificates of deposit
    4,478,331       4,478,331       -       -  
Long-term:
                               
Certificates of deposit
    245,009       245,009                  
Total
  $ 10,080,408     $ 10,080,408     $ -     $ -  
 
    
         
Fair Value Measurements at May 31, 2011 Using
 
   
Fair Value at
May 31,
2011
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
                       
Cash
  $ 128,655     $ 128,655     $ -     $ -  
Money market funds
    8,080,005       8,080,005       -       -  
Certificates of deposit
    245,005       245,005       -       -  
Restricted cash
    20,809       20,809       -       -  
Marketable securities:
                               
Certificates of deposit
    2,207,009       2,207,009       -       -  
Total
  $ 10,681,483     $ 10,681,483     $ -     $ -  
   
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities (continued)
  
The following table summarizes the activity for the period by investment type for the three months ended August 31, 2010: 

 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
 Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
     
Description
 
Auction Rate
 Securities
 
Beginning balance, June 1, 2010
 
$
5,133,835
 
Total realized/unrealized recovery (losses):
       
Included in earnings
   
(648,740
)
Included in comprehensive income (loss)
   
416,165
 
Settlements
   
(350,000
)
Ending balance, August 31, 2010
 
$
4,551,260
 
  
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 income (loss).

At August 31, 2010 the Level 3 fair value of our ARS consists of the par value of approximately $5.2 million adjusted for realized loss of $648,740, recorded as “Realized loss on sale of marketable securities” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations at August 31, 2010.

Beginning in fiscal 2011, we purchased certificates of deposit with varying maturity dates greater than three months.  The following table summarizes the maturities, gross unrealized gains or losses and fair value of the certificates of deposit as of August 31, 2011:
   
   
August 31, 2011
 
   
Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains/(Losses)
   
Fair
Value
 
Maturity
                 
Due in one year or less
  $ 4,478,331     $ -     $ 4,478,331  
Due in one year or more
  $ 245,009     $ -     $ 245,009  
    
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, we purchased certificates of deposit with varying maturity dates.  The following table summarizes the maturities, gross unrealized gains or losses and fair value of the certificates of deposit as of May 31, 2011:
    
   
May 31, 2011
 
   
Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains/(Losses)
   
Fair
Value
 
Maturity
                 
Due in one year or less
  $ 2,452,014     $ -     $ 2,452,014  
     
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   
4.  Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable at August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 is $27,456 and $187,465, respectively, which relates entirely to PDSG. No allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded at August 31, 2011 or May 31, 2011.

At August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011, accounts receivable from our investee PDS was $227,268 and $129,345, 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 TPL.  We expect to collect the entire amount of our accounts receivable from PDS upon settlement of our legal action against TPL (see Note 9).

5.  Work-In-Process

At August 31, 2011, work-in-process consisting of recognized revenue on PDSG’s current contracts was $574,616 and invoices to customers were $452,256.  At May 31, 2011, work-in-process consisting of recognized revenue on PDSG’s current contracts was $455,381 and invoices to customers were $424,800.  These amounts are shown on our August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 balance sheets at net of $122,360 and $30,581, respectively, due to their immateriality.

6.  Investment in Affiliated Company

Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC

On June 7, 2005, we entered into a Master Agreement (the “Master Agreement”) with 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. Distributable cash and allocation of profits and losses will be allocated to the members in the priority defined in the LLC 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 three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, PDS expensed $500,000 and $0, respectively, pursuant to this commitment.  This expense is recorded in the accompanying statements of operations presented below.

PDS reimburses TPL for payment of all legal and third-party expert fees and other related third-party costs and other expenses.  During the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, PDS expensed $1,635,516 and $615,585, respectively, pursuant to the agreement.  These expenses are recorded in the accompanying PDS statements of operations presented below.
   
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
      
Investment in Affiliated Company (continued)

On April 12, 2010, we filed an action against TPL in the San Diego Superior Court.  On January 19, 2011, pursuant to our settlement agreement with TPL, PDS agreed to pay TPL $67,000 per month from September 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 relating to TPL’s special work and effort regarding internal costs related to litigation support and patent re-examinations.

On April 22, 2010, we filed an action against TPL in the Superior Court of Santa Clara County.  We and TPL had been in negotiations to restructure our relationship.  On October 6, 2011, we announced that we had settled this action (see Note 11).  Pursuant to this executed settlement agreement with TPL, PDS agreed to pay TPL $172,000 for June 2011, and $86,000 per month thereafter until 60 days after the Markman hearing relating to TPL’s special work and effort regarding internal costs related to litigation support.  Accordingly, we have accrued $344,000 at August 31, 2011 pursuant to the executed settlement agreement and this expense is recorded in the accompanying PDS statements of operations presented below.

We are accounting for our investment in PDS under the equity method of accounting, and accordingly have recorded our reportable share of PDS’ net loss during the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 of $300,283 and $1,159,703, respectively, as a decrease in our investment.  We received no cash distributions from PDS during the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010.  During the three months ended August 31, 2011 our entire share of PDS’ net loss is $1,032,570 and at May 31, 2011 our investment in PDS was $300,283.  For the three months ended August 31, 2011 we have recorded our share of PDS’ net loss to the extent of our basis in the investment.  The remaining loss will be carried forward until such time as it can be recovered.  Accordingly, our investment in PDS is $0 on our August 31, 2011 balance sheet.  We have recorded our share of PDS’ net loss for the three months ended August 31, 2011 as “Equity in loss of affiliated company” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

During the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, TPL entered into licensing agreements with third parties, pursuant to which PDS received aggregate proceeds of $512,300 and $0, respectively.

At August 31, 2011, PDS had accounts payable balances of approximately $2,026,000 and $227,000 to TPL and PTSC, respectively.  At May 31, 2011, PDS had accounts payable balances of approximately $1,754,000 and $129,000 to TPL and PTSC, respectively.

Variable Interest Entity Disclosures

At October 7, 2011, PDS’ cash and cash equivalents balance was $79,130.  Management has concluded that PDS’ equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance its activities as the volume of license revenue has not supported litigation costs independent of additional working capital funding.

We have not provided financial support to PDS other than required capital contributions and we are not contractually obligated to provide financial support to PDS other than to fund the working capital account at the discretion of PDS’ management committee.  In the event we, and not TPL, provide working capital funding to PDS we would consolidate PDS’ financial statements with our own as our ownership in PDS would be greater than 50%.

Our variable interest in PDS consists of 50% of PDS’ Members Equity (Deficit) or $(732,286) at August 31, 2011.  We are unable to quantify our maximum exposure to loss associated with this VIE, however we do not have any contractual commitments and do not intend to fund any cash requirements of PDS.

PDS’ balance sheets at August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 and statements of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
      
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
    
Investment in Affiliated Company (continued)

Balance Sheets

ASSETS:
    
   
August 31, 2011
   
May 31, 2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 689,169     $ 1,895,653  
Prepaid expenses
    100,000       600,000  
Total assets
  $ 789,169     $ 2,495,653  
   
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):
    
   
August 31, 2011
   
May 31, 2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Related party payables and accrued expenses
  $ 2,253,741     $ 1,883,296  
LLC tax payable
    -       11,790  
Members’ equity (deficit)
    (1,464,572     600,567  
Total liabilities and members’ equity (deficit)
  $ 789,169     $ 2,495,653  
   
Statements of Operations

   
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues
  $ 512,300     $ -  
Operating expenses
    2,577,439       906,560  
Operating loss
    (2,065,139 )     (906,560 )
Reserve for loan loss and uncollectable receivable
    -       (1,413,095 )
Interest income
    -       250  
Net loss
  $ (2,065,139 )   $ (2,319,405 )
     
7.   Income Taxes

During the third quarter of fiscal 2011, we determined that is was not more likely than not that all of our deferred tax assets will be realized in the future due to our continuing pre-tax and taxable losses.  As a result of this determination we have placed a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.  There have been no changes to our determination during the current fiscal year.
       
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
8.   Stockholders’ Equity

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 631,639 and 448,300 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $47,556 and $53,531 during the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Equity Transactions

The following table summarizes equity transactions during the three months ended August 31, 2011:

   
Common Stock
                   
   
Shares
   
Amounts
   
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
Accumulated Deficit
   
Treasury Stock
 
                               
Balance June 1, 2011
    407,526,799     $ 4,381     $ 77,314,301     $ (51,077,059 )   $ (14,223,037 )
Share-based compensation
     -       -       5,009       -       -  
Repurchase of common stock for treasury
    (631,639 )     -       -       -       (47,556 )
Net loss
     -       -       -       (1,063,969 )     -  
Balance August 31, 2011
    406,895,160     $ 4,381     $ 77,319,310     $ (52,141,028 )   $ (14,270,593 )

Stock Options and Warrant Activity
 
As of August 31, 2011, we had 240,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2001 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.47 to $0.86 per share expiring through 2012; and 2,770,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2006 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.09 to $0.60 per share expiring through 2015.  Some of the options outstanding under the 2006 Stock Option Plan are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting certain vesting criteria.

During the three months ended August 31, 2011, we recorded $5,009 of share-based compensation expense related to vesting of stock options granted to PDSG employees.  During the three months ended August 31, 2010, we recorded $58,434 of share-based compensation expense related to vesting of stock options, including $5,458 related to PDSG.

Share-based Compensation

Summary of Assumptions and Activity

The fair value of share-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 months ended August 31, 2011 is based on the historical volatilities of our common stock.  These factors could change in the future, affecting the determination of share-based compensation expense in future periods.
   
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

   
Three Months Ended
August 31,
2011
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
August 31,
2010
(Unaudited)
 
           
Expected term
 
*
 years
 
5
 years
 
Expected volatility
 
*
%
 
106
%
 
Risk-free interest rate
 
*
%
 
2.17
%
 

* No stock options were granted during the three month period ended August 31, 2011.

A summary of option activity as of August 31, 2011 and changes during the three months then ended, is presented below:

   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted
Average
Remainin
 Contractual
Ter
 (Years)
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Options outstanding at June 1, 2011
    3,010,000     $ 0.33              
Options granted
    -     $ -              
Options exercised
    -     $ -              
Options forfeited
    -     $ -              
Options outstanding at August 31, 2011
    3,010,000     $ 0.33       1.94     $ -  
Options vested and expected to vest at August 31, 2011
    2,918,807     $ 0.33       1.93     $ -  
Options exercisable at August 31, 2011
    2,827,614     $ 0.34       1.92     $ -  
 
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended August 31, 2010 was $0.08 per option.  There were no options exercised during the three months ended August 31, 2011 or 2010.

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the differences in market price at the close of the quarter ($0.07 per share on August 31, 2011) and the exercise price of outstanding, in-the-money options (those options with exercise prices below $0.07) on August 31, 2011.

As of August 31, 2011, there was $14,637 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 21 months.
   
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

The following table summarizes employee and director share-based compensation expense for Patriot and employee share-based compensation for PDSG for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, which was recorded as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2011
   
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2010
 
Research and development – PDSG
  $ 484     $ 586  
Selling, general and administrative expense - PDSG
    4,525       4,872  
Selling, general and administrative expense - Patriot
    -       52,976  
Total
  $ 5,009     $ 58,434  

9.  Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

Patent Litigation

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

The Acer case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336, ‘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 been lifted and the cases are in the discovery and claims construction phase.  A claims construction hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2012.

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 '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 been lifted and the case is deemed related to the Acer and HTC cases.  The case is now in the discovery and claims construction phase.  Barco moved for Summary Judgment with respect to allegations that it has infringed on the '336 patent on grounds independent of claims construction.  That Motion was denied on February 25, 2011.  A claims construction hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2012.
  
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

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").  See Escrow Shares below.  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 alleging they provided false representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement and alleging nondisclosure of information about Crossflo during the due diligence process leading up to the merger.  Those three principal officers deny our claims and have filed counterclaims.  The arbitration is expected to commence during January 2012.

TPL Litigation

On April 22, 2010, we filed an action against TPL and Alliacense LLC in Santa Clara Superior Court alleging claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and interference with contract, constructive fraud, for preliminary and permanent injunctions and for an accounting.  The Action stemmed from TPL's notification of a license written in April 2010 which included a license of the MMP patents and other patents to use portfolios and technologies co-owned and potentially owned by TPL in the future.  We objected to the amount of license consideration allocated to the MMP patent license as too low relative to the other license components.  On October 6, 2011, we announced that we had settled this action with TPL see Note 11 for terms of our executed settlement agreement.

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 100% of elective deferrals subject to a maximum of 4% of the participant’s eligible earnings. Patriot’s participants vest 33% per year over a three year period in their matching contributions. Patriot’s matching contributions during the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 were $5,257 and $3,165, 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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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

Bonuses

During fiscal 2011, a retention bonus program was implemented to be paid to individuals who remain with PDSG until February 29, 2012.  The projected liability for such bonuses is $90,000.  This liability is being accrued ratably over the retention period.

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 it is probable that we will prevail although there is no assurance that we will.  Accordingly, we have not recorded a liability for this matter.

10.  Segment Information

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 condensed 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.

This reportable segment is a strategic business unit that is managed separately because it requires different technology and marketing strategies.

Operating segment net revenue, operating loss and loss before taxes for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
Net revenue:
           
PDSG
  $ 134,563     $ 94,055  
PTSC
    -       -  
Total net revenue
  $ 134,563     $ 94,055  
                 
Operating loss:
               
PDSG
  $ (333,136 )   $ (600,258 )
PTSC
    (472,085 )     (984,244 )
Total operating loss
  $ (805,221 )   $ (1,584,502 )
   
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
  
Segment Information (continued)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
Loss before taxes:
           
PDSG
  $ (332,627 )   $ (540,258 )
PTSC
    (729,742 )     (2,790,985 )
Total loss before taxes
  $ (1,062,369 )   $ (3,331,243 )

Operating segment total assets at August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 were as follows:

   
August 31, 2011
   
May 31, 2011
 
Total assets:
           
PDSG
  $ 407,372     $ 399,560  
PTSC
    10,846,454       12,197,843  
Total assets
  $ 11,253,826     $ 12,597,403  
   
All PDSG sales were to unaffiliated customers within the United States, with the exception of a hosting arrangement with a customer in Japan.

Accounts receivable concentration information for PDSG as of August 31, 2011 and May 31, 2011 and sales concentration information for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

   
Three months ended
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2011
   
Three months ended
August 31, 2010
   
May 31, 2011
 
   
Sales
   
% of sales
   
% of A/R
   
Sales
   
% of sales
   
% of A/R
 
Customer A
  $ 28,241       21%       -----     $ 55,367       59%       -----  
Customer B
  $ 6,201       5%    
­-----
    $ 5,964       6%       13%  
Customer C
  $ 2,700       2%       -----       -----       -----       16%  
Customer D
  $ 88,187       66%       98%       -----       -----       71%  
Customer E
    -----       -----       -----     $ 19,511       21%       -----  
  
11.  Subsequent Events

During the period September 1, 2011 through October 7, 2011, we purchased 140,500 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $6,668 pursuant to our stock buyback program.

On October 6, 2011, we settled our dispute with TPL regarding the management of the MMP Portfolio.  Pursuant to the terms of the executed settlement agreement, TPL has agreed to have PDS take the following actions:  1) allocate to PTSC $1,100,000 at the rate of five and ten percent of future distributions due to TPL as a member of PDS, 2) TPL has agreed to increased review and procedures by PDS and us on all MMP Portfolio licensing, 3) we have agreed to have PDS pay TPL for certain litigation and reexamination support services at the rate of  $172,000 for June 2011, and $86,000 per month thereafter until 60 days after the Markman hearing in the current patent infringement litigation, 4) the parties have agreed to established guidelines and procedures relating to proposed license arrangements to be entered into by TPL involving the MMP Portfolio patents and one or more other patents within TPL’s portfolio that is not an MMP Portfolio patent, and 5) a procedure for allocating revenue between the MMP Portfolio patents and the non-MMP Portfolio patents, if needed.
   
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
    
Subsequent Events (continued)

On October 7, 2011, PTSC retained the services of an investment banker to seek a buyer for PDSG.  At August 31, 2011 the carrying amount of PDSG’s major classes of assets and liabilities are:

Assets
       
Current assets:
       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
     143,937
 
Accounts receivable
   
27,456
 
Work-in-process
   
122,360
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
32,475
 
Total current assets
   
326,228
 
Property and equipment, net
   
6,438
 
Other assets
   
74,706
 
Total assets
 
$
407,372
 
         
Liabilities
       
Current liabilities:
       
Accounts payable
 
$
     17,753
 
Accrued expenses and other
   
155,067
 
Deferred revenue
   
31,674
 
Total current liabilities
 
$
          204,494
 
    
 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND THE REST OF THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q INCLUDES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OUR FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CURRENTLY ANTICIPATED AND FROM HISTORICAL RESULTS DEPENDING UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS, INCLUDING THOSE DESCRIBED BELOW UNDER THE SUB-HEADING, "RISK FACTORS". SEE ALSO OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2011.

Overview

In June 2005, we entered into a series of agreements with 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.  In April 2010, we filed an action against TPL regarding TPL’s management of the MMP portfolio.  On October 6, 2011, we announced that we had settled this action with TPL see Note 11 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for terms of our settlement agreement.

On October 5, 2009, we announced a reorganization of PDSG and our management.  On January 25, 2010, we sold the Iameter assets and during August 2010, we sold the Vigilys business line.  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.  On July 28, 2011, PDSG announced new business initiatives including Software as a Service offerings aimed at providing alternative methods to generate new revenues.  We continue to fund the day to day operating costs of PDSG.  Our merger and acquisition activities have ceased since our October 2009 reorganization.

Cash shortfalls and liquidity issues currently experienced by PDS and continued negative cash flows incurred by PDSG will have an adverse effect on our liquidity.  Accordingly, we have and may continue to examine alternatives that could allow for the partnering or divestiture of PDSG.  During October 2011, we retained an investment banker to seek a buyer for PDSG although given the operational history of PDSG to date there can be no guarantee that a divestiture will result in the realization of material consideration.  With respect to PDS and TPL, we do not have any contractual commitments and do not intend to fund any cash requirements of these entities.
    
On October 7, 2011 PDS’ cash balance is $79,130.  Management’s plans for the continued operation of PDS rely on the ability of TPL to obtain license agreements to cover the operational costs of PDS.

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.
    
 
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1.    Revenue Recognition

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.

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.

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.

On June 1, 2010 we adopted new authoritative guidance on a prospective basis for revenue arrangements containing multiple deliverables.  This guidance requires us to allocate PDSG’s revenues to all deliverables based on their relative selling price using a specific hierarchy.  The hierarchy is as follows:  vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”), third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”) or best estimate of selling price (“BESP”).

When a sale involves multiple elements, PDSG allocates the entire fee from the arrangement to each respective element based on 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 established VSOE for its CDX software licenses and PCS based on historical stand-alone sales to third parties or from the stated renewal rates contained in the customer contracts.  PCS is recognized on a straight-line basis over the support period.

PDSG has not yet demonstrated VSOE for the professional services that are rendered in conjunction with its software license sales.  In accordance with the hierarchy we would attempt to establish the selling price of professional services using TPE.  PDSG’s product contains significant differentiation such that the comparable pricing of products with similar functionality cannot be obtained.  PDSG is typically not able to obtain TPE for professional services.

When we are unable to establish selling prices using VSOE or TPE, we use BESP.  The objective of BESP is to determine the price at which PDSG would transact a sale if professional services were sold on a stand-alone basis.  BESP is generally used for offerings that are not typically sold on a stand-alone basis or for highly customized offerings which is the case with PDSG’s professional services deliverable.

Due to the fact that the majority of PDSG’s contracts require significant customization of software, we are recognizing revenue for the CDX software licenses and professional services over the customization period using contract accounting which reflects continuous release of control of the software to the customer. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
   
 
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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.

Share-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 share-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.  Forfeiture rates are based on historical forfeiture experience and estimated future employee forfeitures.

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. 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 evaluate whether a valuation allowance should be established against our deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard.  In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.  We are assessing our deferred tax assets under more likely than not scenarios in which they may be realized through future income.  Accordingly, our deferred tax assets may be subject to a valuation allowance in an upcoming fiscal period.  We will continue to analyze the more likely than not standard each quarter, and if it is determined that a valuation allowance is necessary, it may have a material impact.

During the fiscal 2011, we determined that is was not more likely than not that all of our deferred tax assets will be realized in the future due to our continuing pre-tax and taxable losses.  As a result of this determination we have placed a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.

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 or losses versus annual projections.
 
5.    Investment in Affiliated Company
   
We have a 50% interest in Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC (“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 recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in loss of affiliated company.” and also is adjusted by contributions to and distributions from PDS.

During the three months ended August 31, 2011, our share of loss in PDS exceeds our investment in PDS by $732,286.  We have not recorded the excess loss on our consolidated financial statements as we do not intend to fund any cash requirements of PDS, which is a change in our policy of accounting for PDS.  Under the equity method of accounting, we are to continue to report losses up to our carrying amount of the investment. Once the investment balance is reduced to $0, we are to discontinue applying the equity method until such time that our share of future net income reported by PDS equals our share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended.

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

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.

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 August 31, 2011 and Three Months Ended August 31, 2010.

Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
   
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
   
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
 
Revenue:
                       
 License and service revenue
  $ 134,563       100.0%     $ 94,055       100.0%  
   
 
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Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
   
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
   
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
 
Cost of sales:
                       
License and service revenue
    33,084       24.6%       23,415       24.9%  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    -       -       68,889       73.2%  
Total cost of sales
    33,084       24.6%       92,304       98.1%  
Gross profit
  $ 101,479       75.4%     $ 1,751       1.9%  
  
PDSG

Revenue consisting of software licenses and associated services relating to PDSG’s CDX product increased from approximately $94,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $135,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to the level of activity and progress towards completion rendered on one time contracts that vary in size and scope depending upon the requirements of the customer.  Cost of sales includes the direct time of PDSG employees on each project. Included in cost of sales is approximately $68,900 of amortization expense on purchased intangible assets for the three months ended August 31, 2010.  During fiscal 2011, we wrote off PDSG’s remaining balance of purchased intangible assets.
   
Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
Research and development
  $ 170,195     $ 230,484  

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.  The primary decreases in research and development costs for the three months ended August 31, 2011 as compared to August 31, 2010 were approximately $10,000 in outside contractor costs due to completion of CDX4 and approximately $45,000 in salaries and related costs due to management’s restructuring plan implemented in October of 2009.  For the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately $500 and $600, respectively, of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.
         
Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 736,505     $ 1,355,769  

Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
PDSG:
           
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 264,420     $ 371,525  
PTSC:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 472,085     $ 984,244  

PDSG

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $372,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $264,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011, due to management’s restructuring plan to reduce expenses.  Decreases consisted primarily of approximately $80,000 in salaries and related expenses and approximately $21,000 in legal and accounting expenses.  For the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately $4,500 and $4,900, respectively, of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.
   
 
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PTSC

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $984,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $472,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011.  The decrease consisted primarily of approximately $246,000 in legal fees due to the settlement of the Deutsche Bank matter and the settlement of one of the TPL actions, approximately $118,000 in consulting fees due to the termination of the services of Attain, and approximately $44,000 in board of directors’ fees.  For the three months ended August 31, 2010, approximately $53,000 of share-based compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options.

Consolidated

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $1,356,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $737,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 primarily due to continued cost reductions implemented by management.

Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
Operating loss
  $ (805,221 )   $ (1,584,502 )

Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
PDSG:
           
Operating loss
  $ (333,136 )   $ (600,258 )
PTSC:
               
Operating loss
  $ (472,085 )   $ (984,244 )

PDSG

Operating loss decreased from approximately $600,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $333,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 primarily due to decreases in operating expenses as management continued to implement cost reductions.

PTSC

Operating loss decreased from approximately $984,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $472,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 due to decreases in operating expenses as management continued to implement cost reductions.

Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
 Other income (expense):
           
Interest and other income
  $ 43,135     $ 18,299  
Interest expense
    -       (16,597 )
Gain on sale of Vigilys business line
    -       60,000  
Realized loss on marketable securities
    -       (648,740 )
Equity in loss of affiliated company
    (300,283 )     (1,159,703 )
             Total other expense, net
  $ (257,148 )   $ (1,746,741 )
    
 
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Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
PDSG:
           
Other income (expense):
           
Gain on sale of Vigilys business line
  $ -     $ 60,000  
Interest and other income
    509       -  
Total other income, net
  $ 509     $ 60,000  
PTSC:
               
Other income (expense):
               
Interest and other income
  $ 42,626     $ 18,299  
Interest expense
    -       (16,597 )
Realized loss on marketable securities
    -       (648,740 )
Equity in loss of affiliated company
    (300,283 )     (1,159,703 )
Total other expense, net
  $ (257,657 )   $ (1,806,741 )

Consolidated

Our other income and expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 included equity in the loss of PDS consisting of net loss after expenses in the amount of approximately $300,000 and $1,160,000, respectively.  Our investment in PDS is accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting for investments.

Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
Loss before income taxes
  $ (1,062,369 )   $ (3,331,243 )

Segment Results:
   
Three months ended
 
   
August 31, 2011
   
August 31, 2010
 
PDSG:
           
Loss before income taxes
  $ (332,627 )   $ (540,258 )
PTSC:
               
Loss before income taxes
  $ (729,742 )   $ (2,790,985 )

PDSG

Loss before income taxes decreased from approximately $540,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $333,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 primarily due to decreases in operating expenses as management continued to implement cost reduction measures.

PTSC

Loss before income taxes decreased from approximately $2,791,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010 to approximately $730,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 primarily due to reduced losses from PDS during the three months ended August 31, 2011 and the realization of losses on our marketable securities during the three months ended August 31, 2010.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

During the three months ended August 31, 2011, we recorded a provision for income taxes related to California taxes of $1,600.

During the three months ended August 31, 2010, we recorded a benefit for income taxes of approximately $1,331,000 related to federal and California taxes.
   
 
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Net loss

We recorded a net loss for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 of $1,063,969 and $2,000,399, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our cash and short-term investment balances decreased from approximately $10,661,000 as of May 31, 2011 to approximately $9,815,000 as of August 31, 2011. We also have restricted cash balances amounting to approximately $21,000 as of May 31, 2011 and August 31, 2011. Total current assets decreased from approximately $12,196,000 as of May 31, 2011 to approximately $10,916,000 as of August 31, 2011. Total current liabilities amounted to approximately $576,000 and approximately $342,000 as of May 31, 2011 and August 31, 2011, respectively.

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.  Currently, we have sufficient resources to fund our operations through at least the next twelve months assuming we do not fund any obligations to PDS.

Cash shortfalls currently experienced by PDS and continued negative cash flows incurred by PDSG will have an adverse effect on our liquidity.  Accordingly, we have and may continue to examine alternatives that could allow for the partnering or divestiture of PDSG (see Note 11).  If successful, these measures may provide for a further reduction in expenses and cash use, or additionally in the event of divestiture, cash proceeds, although given the operational history of PDSG to date there can be no guarantee that a divestiture will result in the realization of material consideration.  With respect to PDS and TPL, we do not have any contractual commitments and do not intend to fund any cash requirements of these entities.

While our current liquid cash resources as of August 31, 2011, 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 continued decrease or interruption in MMP Portfolio licensing we will incur a significant reduction to our cash position as the revenues from our PDSG subsidiary are insufficient to cover the costs of its operations and the costs of Patriot Scientific Corporation as a whole.  It is highly unlikely that we would be able to obtain any additional sources of financing to supplement our cash and short-term investment position of $9,814,564 at August 31, 2011.

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities was approximately $556,000 and $1,699,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The principal components of the current period amount were: equity in loss of affiliated company of approximately $300,000 and changes in prepaid income taxes of $402,000. These increases were offset by: net loss of approximately $1,064,000, and changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses of approximately $218,000. The change in results over the prior period is mainly attributable to the change in deferred income taxes and the reduction in the current period loss in PDS as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2010.

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was approximately $2,514,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and cash provided by investing activities was approximately $1,421,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2010.  Cash used in investing activities during the current period was mainly attributable to the purchase of certificates of deposit.
   
 
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $48,000 and $556,000, respectively.  For the three months ended August 31, 2011, cash of approximately $48,000 was used to purchase common stock for treasury.

Capital Resources

While our current liquid cash resources as of August 31, 2011, 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 continued decrease or interruption in MMP Portfolio licensing we will incur a significant reduction to our cash position as the revenues from our PDSG subsidiary are insufficient to cover the costs of its operations and the costs of Patriot Scientific Corporation as a whole.  It is highly unlikely that we would be able to obtain any additional sources of financing to supplement our cash and short-term investment position of $9,814,564 at August 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

During the three months ended August 31, 2011, there were no recent issuances of accounting pronouncements as compared to those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, that are of significance, or have potential material significance to us.

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, 2011 for additional risk factors.

We Have Reported Licensing Income In Prior Fiscal Years Which May Not Be Indicative Of Our Future Income.

We have entered into license agreements through our joint venture with TPL and have reported licensing income as a result of this activity for the fiscal years 2006 to 2011. 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 the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) re-examinations,  the litigation initiated by an inventor of the microprocessor portfolio with TPL, 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.

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. We do not anticipate making additional loans to TPL, and its ability to access liquidity from other sources is not certain.
   
 
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Our Joint Venture Is At Risk For Going Concern.

PDS, our joint venture with TPL, has experienced significant declines in revenues while at the same time incurring significant legal costs associated with pending litigation with companies which we allege have infringed on our patent portfolio.  Currently, there are no commitments by us or TPL to provide additional working capital to PDS and we do not intend to fund any cash requirements for PDS.  We expect PDS will fund its operations through licensing revenue.

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. With respect to our core technologies, 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 USPTO 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 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements and Part II, Item 1. “Legal Proceedings” in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for more information.

Our Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Cannot Operate Without Our Continued Support.

Since the acquisition of our wholly-owned subsidiary PDSG in September 2008, we have provided 100% of PDSG’s operational funding amounting to approximately $8,550,000 through August 31, 2011.  After restructuring measures initiated in October 2009 and continued through August 31, 2011, PDSG continues to remain unable to generate sufficient revenues to support its operations and remains entirely dependent on our funding.  During October 2011, PTSC retained the services of an investment banker to seek a buyer for PDSG.  Should a sale of PDSG occur, it may be on distressed terms with only minimal consideration realized.
   
 
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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.  See Part I – Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources-Liquidity.” in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for more information.

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.  Prior to the impairment, we accounted for our investment in Holocom on the 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.

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 OTCQB operated by OTC Markets, Inc. 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

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 August 31, 2011, the end of the period to which this quarterly report relates, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.  This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Interim Chief Executive Officer and our 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 Securities and Exchange Commission’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 the 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 August 31, 2011, 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.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no significant 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.
   
 
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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, 2011 ("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.

Crossflo Systems, Inc. Litigation

Our arbitration claims before the American Arbitration Association against the three Crossflo principal officers who were signatories to the Merger Agreement 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.

TPL Litigation

On October 6, 2011, we announced that we had settled this action with TPL see Note 11 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for terms of our settlement agreement.

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

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 631,639 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $47,556 during the three months ended August 31, 2011.

Following is a summary of all repurchases by us of our common stock during the three month period ended August 31, 2011:
  
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
   
Average Price Paid per Share
   
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs
 
                   
June 1 – 30, 2011
    222,862     $ 0.08       222,862  
July 1 – 31, 2011
    305,627     $ 0.07       305,627  
August 1 – 31, 2011
    103,150     $ 0.06       103,150  
Total
    631,639     $ 0.08       631,639  

The repurchase plan has no maximum number of shares or dollar amount and is solely at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  The repurchase plan has no set expiration date.
    
 
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Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Removed and Reserved

Item 5.  Other Information

None.

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)
3.7.1
Amendment to bylaws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 4, 2010 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
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, CFO and Interim CEO, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 Title 18 of the United States Code
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
    
 
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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.
 
   
 
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
 
       
DATED:  October 17, 2011
By:
/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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