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Ticker · ACTG ISIN · US0038813079 LEI · 529900BCN7BE6ESPDZ72 US Financial and insurance activities
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Latest filing 2016-03-03 Director's Dealing
Country US United States of America
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About ACACIA RESEARCH CORP

https://acaciaresearch.com/

Acacia Research Corporation is a strategic acquirer and operator of businesses. The company employs a disciplined, value-oriented approach to identify and purchase undervalued public and private companies. Its primary focus is on businesses within the mature technology, industrials, healthcare, life sciences, and energy sectors. Acacia leverages the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and operational expertise of its management team to oversee its portfolio of operating companies. While the company has a history in intellectual property development and licensing, its current core strategy is centered on the acquisition and long-term management of businesses.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
PRIMARY DOCUMENT
Director's Dealing
2016-03-03 English
8-K
Board/Management Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated February 29, 2016, reporting changes in the company's board and senior management, specifically the resignation of the CEO and President, the resignation of the Executive Chairman, and the creation of a new Office of the Chairman. It details consulting and director service agreements with former executives. The key section is Item 5.02, which relates to departure and appointment of directors and officers. There is no financial data or earnings information, nor is it an announcement of a report publication. The content fits the category of Board/Management Information (MANG) as it announces changes in the company's board and senior management and related agreements.
2016-03-03 English
Regulatory Filings 2016
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a detailed correspondence letter from Acacia Research Corporation to the SEC responding to comments on their Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. It discusses in detail the goodwill and patent portfolio impairment testing conducted as of December 31, 2015, referencing ASC 350 and ASC 360 accounting standards, impairment charges, and the methods and assumptions used in the impairment tests. The letter is a response to SEC staff comments and includes detailed financial and accounting explanations related to the 10-K and 10-Q filings. It is not the 10-K or 10-Q report itself but a correspondence related to those filings, providing clarifications and additional information. Given the length (15,000 characters) and the nature of the content (responses to SEC comment letter on 10-K and 10-Q), this document fits best into the category of Regulatory Filings (RNS), which includes correspondence, compliance documents, and officer certifications that do not constitute the report itself. It is not an Annual Report (10-K) or Interim Report (IR) because it does not contain the full financial statements or substantive financial data but rather explanations and responses to regulatory inquiries. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS) with high confidence.
2016-03-02 English
8-K
Board/Management Information Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated February 23, 2016, reporting changes in executive compensation and bonus programs. The key section is Item 5.02, which relates to the departure or appointment of directors or officers and their compensatory arrangements. The content focuses on the approval of a new compensation package for the interim CEO and a new cash bonus program for executive officers. There are no financial statements or detailed financial results presented, nor is this a report of voting results or a proxy statement. The document is an announcement of management changes and compensation arrangements, fitting the category of Board/Management Information (MANG). The document length is 4335 characters, which is consistent with a typical 8-K filing for management changes. Therefore, the appropriate classification is MANG with high confidence.
2016-02-29 English
8-K
Earnings Release Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated February 25, 2016. It announces the earnings release for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, and includes a press release as an exhibit. The document is relatively short (3904 characters) and primarily serves to announce the earnings release rather than containing detailed financial statements or analysis itself. The key section is Item 2.02, which states the company issued a press release announcing earnings. This matches the definition of an Earnings Release (ER) as it is the initial announcement of quarterly/periodical financial results with key highlights. Therefore, the filing type is Earnings Release (ER).
2016-02-25 English
Regulatory Filings 2016
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a letter from Acacia Research Corporation to the SEC Division of Corporation Finance, referencing a prior SEC comment letter related to the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. The letter requests an extension of the response period to the SEC staff comments. The document does not contain any financial data, audit results, or report content itself, but is a correspondence about the timing of responses to regulatory comments. It is short (2049 characters) and serves as a regulatory communication rather than a report or announcement of a report. Therefore, it fits best under Regulatory Filings (RNS) as a general regulatory announcement and correspondence with the SEC.
2016-02-22 English

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