could it be?that Catalyst & PLI are working together. By finalizing most of HML assets clears the way for final part of the puzzel - the patents. Perhaps it is just a formality for Catalyst to ask for same patent status that HML had. PLI will say no and then the two parties can reach an agreement and make the announcement on their terms and timing. ie, not part of the final death throws of HML but rather a new beginning.