I think if PTSC and TPL merge they would need all of PTSC shares for the two companies. I also think that may be the reason for holding down the stock price. If the expected result of the settlement becomes known, and with the cooperation of both TPL and Swartz and all other board members(who are very close) the price could get to $5 by it self. That could get them to another exchange and than could merge.

We have good news, when released it could change everything.