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JERICHO, New York, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

--The combination of J.S. Held and Ocean Tomo uniquely presents experts on

complex technical, scientific, and financial matters across all assets and

value at risk.

J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, announced today that it has acquired Ocean

Tomo LLC, an expert advisory firm specialized in Intellectual Property (IP) and

other intangible assets; corporate accounting investigations; regulatory and

reporting obligations; solvency and restructuring; and contractual or

competition disputes.

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Established in 2003, Ocean Tomo is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with

offices throughout the United States. Ocean Tomo's team is composed of

industry-leading experts in IP and intangible asset valuations and disputes,

financial forensics, risk and regulatory compliance, patent analytics,

investment advisory, innovation management consulting, and transaction

brokerage.

"The addition of Ocean Tomo strengthens our ability to address the unique needs

of organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations involving

intellectual property and other intangible assets," said Jonathon C. Held,

Chief Executive Officer of J.S. Held. "We are very excited about this

partnership, which brings more than 80 of the most well-respected professionals

in the industry to our firm."

Collectively, Ocean Tomo's experts have completed more than 1,000 engagements

across a wide diversity of industry segments. They have consulted and provided

expert testimony in some of the highest profile IP matters over the past two

decades – spanning state, federal, and international courts. Their clients

include businesses, law firms, investors, artists, designers, creators,

researchers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

"We are thrilled to join J.S. Held. Together we can uniquely provide integrated

technical, scientific, and financial expertise to our clients," said James E.

Malackowski, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Tomo. "The diverse

skills and experience of J.S. Held's experts allows us to address complex

matters involving tangible and intangible assets. Importantly, J.S. Held shares

our core values for excellence and professional development, making for a

strong and exciting partnership."

Ocean Tomo employee shareholders have invested into J.S. Held as part of the

announced transaction.  J.S. Held's acquisition provides an exit for Ocean Tomo

institutional investors Bow River Capital (Denver) and Sinofaith IP Group

(Shanghai). "Facilitating the growth of market leaders is a key part of Bow

River's investment strategy, and we are especially pleased with the outcome at

Ocean Tomo," said Bo Sutton, a Director at Bow River. "We are extremely proud

of our successful partnership with Ocean Tomo and believe the team is well

positioned for continued success as part of J.S. Held."

Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to Ocean Tomo in connection with the

transaction. Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP served as legal counsel to Ocean Tomo.

Vedder Price served as legal counsel to Ocean Tomo executives. Morgan, Lewis &

Bockius LLP advised J.S. Held in connection with the transaction.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as

trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand

urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and clear-cut

analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical,

scientific, financial, and technology advisory services that enable clients

across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious, and often

catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights, and

confidence.

About Ocean Tomo

Established in 2003, Ocean Tomo provides Financial Expert, Management

Consulting, and Advisory services related to intellectual property (IP) and

other intangible assets; corporate accounting investigations; regulatory and

reporting obligations; solvency and restructuring; and contractual or

competition disputes. Practice offerings address economic damage calculations

and testimony; accounting investigations and financial forensics; technology

and intangible asset valuation; strategy and risk management consulting;

mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity private placement; and IP brokerage.

Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include Ocean Tomo Investments Group, LLC, a

registered broker dealer.

J.S. HELD MEDIA CONTACT:

Monica Christopher

Chief Marketing Officer, J.S. Held LLC

mchristopher@jsheld.com

+1 516 621 2900

OCEAN TOMO MEDIA CONTACT:

Kristi L. Stathis

Chief Marketing Officer, Ocean Tomo, LLC

kstathis@oceantomo.com

+1 773 294 4360

SOURCE: Ocean Tomo, LLC, a part of J.S. Held