Spherix Board Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Proposal From Marathon Patent Group, Inc.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Spherix Incorporated (SPEX), an intellectual property development company committed to the fostering and monetization of intellectual property, today announced that its Board of Directors has considered and unanimously rejected an unsolicited proposal (the "Proposal") received from Marathon Patent on January 15, 2015 indicating Marathon's interest in acquiring Spherix in a stock-for-stock transaction valuing Spherix at a 15% premium above the recent market price of Spherix's common stock. After a comprehensive review, conducted in consultation with its legal advisors, the Spherix Board concluded that the Proposal substantially undervalues Spherix, creates significant risks and uncertainties for the stockholders of Spherix, and is not in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

"After careful review and consideration, our Board of Directors has unanimously determined that Marathon's unsolicited proposal substantially undervalues Spherix and does not reflect the value of the Company's patent portfolio and its current business. We continue to execute our business plan and believe our assets put the company in its best position to be successful" said Anthony Hayes, CEO of Spherix.

About Spherix
Spherix Incorporated was launched in 1967 as a scientific research company. Spherix is committed to advancing innovation by active participation in the patent market. Spherix draws on portfolios of pioneering technology patents to partner with and support product innovation.

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