Micro Linear Corporation Hires Shelton Group as Investor Relations Firm
Companies Partner to Increase Corporate Visibility and Investor Outreach
DALLAS and SAN JOSE, Calif., (Dec. 28, 2005) - Micro Linear Corporation (Nasdaq: MLIN - News), a leading supplier of wireless integrated circuits (ICs), today announced it has hired Shelton Group for strategic investor relations (IR) counsel.
Shelton Group is a Dallas-based, full service corporate communications agency with more than 11 years of experience working with both private and public companies in the high-technology sector. Shelton Group's IR team provides all aspects of strategic counsel designed to raise the visibility of client companies, as well as builds and sustains investor support.
"We chose Shelton Group for the breadth and depth of their IR expertise and their extensive semiconductor industry knowledge," stated Tim Richardson, president and CEO of Micro Linear Corporation. "The management team and the Board are committed to growing and expanding our business and believe the Shelton Group can assist us with increasing investor awareness and maintaining strong communication with our stockholders, as well as key members of the financial community. As we finalize our planning for 2006, Shelton Group will be instrumental in positioning Micro Linear to the Street, while building a broad following for the Company."
“Micro Linear has made significant progress over the past three years as they have transitioned their business to focus on the wireless IC market,” said Leanne Sievers, executive vice president of IR for Shelton Group. “Shelton looks forward to a long partnership and playing an integral role in communicating the company’s message to expand its visibility within the investment community. Our expertise in the technology sector and our strong relationships with Wall Street provides the right combination to achieve maximum results for Micro Linear.”
About Shelton Group
Shelton Group is an integrated communications firm providing customized programs for the strategic delivery of public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), marketing, and creative design services to public and private companies in the high-technology sector. Founded in 1994 with a technology focus, Shelton Group offers a team of professionals with extensive deep-tech knowledge and expertise in emerging growth areas, including semiconductors, telecommunications, intellectual property and enterprise software. Through a dedication to value-added service and a national network of key strategic relationships, Shelton Group has built a trusted reputation with the media, industry experts and the financial industry that produces results for emerging and established technology companies. More information about the firm is available online at http://www.sheltongroup.com.
About Micro Linear Corporation
Micro Linear Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless integrated circuits. In addition to its PHS products, the Company offers a full line of high data-rate ISM-band transceivers for consumer applications such as cordless phones, wireless speakers and headphones, game controllers, voice headsets and other electronic appliances. Micro Linear offers a uniquely broad line of transceivers that address the most popular unlicensed bands: 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.8 GHz. To simplify system design and decrease time to market, Micro Linear also offers starter kits and reference designs. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Micro Linear's products are available through its authorized representatives and distributors worldwide. More information can be found online at www.microlinear.com.
Media Relations Contact:
Stacey Gaswirth
(972) 239-5119 x 132
sgaswirth@sheltongroup.com
