# Acacia Research Corp (ACTG)

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## Company

- Legal name: ACACIA RESEARCH CORP
- Ticker: ACTG (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000934549
- Industry: Patent Owners & Lessors (SIC 6794)
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Website: acaciaresearch.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acacia-research
- Next earnings date: Feb 1, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $285.2M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/0000934549-26-000010-index.html
- Operating income: $6.4M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/0000934549-26-000010-index.html
- Net income: $21.7M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/0000934549-26-000010-index.html
- SG&A: $78.1M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/0000934549-26-000010-index.html
- Employees: 986 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 96,475,469 as of Mar 9, 2026 (10-K/A filed Nov 6, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000047/0000934549-26-000047-index.html
- Auditor: Grant Thornton LLP, Houston, Texas, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm

## Business

Acacia Research Corporation (the “Company,” “Acacia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a disciplined value-oriented acquirer and operator of businesses across public and private markets and industries including but not limited to the industrial, energy and technology sectors. We acquire businesses with a view towards strong free cash flow generation and with an ability to scale where we can tap into our deep industry relationships, significant capital base, and transaction expertise to materially improve performance. We are focused on sourcing, execution, and improvement.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $285.2M | $6.4M | $21.7M | $78.1M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $122.3M | -$32.9M | -$36.1M | $62.6M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $125.1M | $20.9M | $67.1M | $51.3M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $59.2M | -$40.1M | -$125.1M | $61.3M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $12.0M | $14.5M | $149.2M | $37.2M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/acacia-research-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Martin D. McNulty Jr., Chief Executive Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/martin-mcnulty-748182. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000181955826000005/0001819558-26-000005-index.htm
- Michael Zambito, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zambito-601aa114. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Jason W. Soncini, General Counsel. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jason-soncini-90571116. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000184906426000005/0001849064-26-000005-index.htm
- Robert Rasamny, Chief Administrative Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000197793626000002/0001977936-26-000002-index.htm
- Isaac T. Kohlberg, Former Senior Associate Provost and Chief Technology Development Officer at Harvard University. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Jason Soncini, General Counsel. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Ajay Sundar, Managing Director at Starboard Value LP. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Gavin Molinelli, Senior Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager of Starboard Value LP. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Geoff Ribar, Member of the Board of Directors of MACOM Technology, Everspin Technologies, Inc. and QuantumScape Corporation. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Maureen O'Connell, Member of the Board of Directors of Terex Corporation and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT. Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- Gavin T. Molinelli, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 30, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000016/actg-20260430.htm
- Kirsten Hoover, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 30, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000016/actg-20260430.htm
- Michelle Felman, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 30, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000016/actg-20260430.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000042/actg-20261105.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000031/actg-20260805.htm
- Jun 25, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000029/actg-20260623.htm
- May 7, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000020/actg-20260507.htm
- Mar 11, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000007/actg-20260311.htm
- Feb 6, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000004/actg-20260202.htm
- Nov 5, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454925000051/actg-20251105.htm
- Aug 6, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454925000039/actg-20250806.htm
- Jun 24, 2025: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454925000034/actg-20250624.htm
- Jun 11, 2025: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454925000029/actg-20250610.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Sep 15, 2026: Isaac T. Kohlberg (Director) sold 24,000 shares, about $109,200. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000177650526000015/0001776505-26-000015-index.htm
- Sep 3, 2026: Maureen Oconnell (Director) sold 33,000 shares, about $152,042. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000111131826000012/0001111318-26-000012-index.htm
- Aug 19, 2026: Maureen Oconnell (Director) sold 10,000 shares, about $46,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000111131826000009/0001111318-26-000009-index.htm
- Aug 12, 2026: Isaac T. Kohlberg (Director) sold 32,188 shares, about $150,318. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000177650526000010/0001776505-26-000010-index.htm
- Aug 11, 2025: Michael SIKORYAK Zambito (Chief Financial Officer) bought 7,700 shares, about $25,179. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000207529225000006/0002075292-25-000006-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Aug 5, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000031/actg-20260805.htm
- 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000010/actg-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000034/actg-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 30, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/934549/000093454926000016/actg-20260430.htm

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