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Ticker · ACTG ISIN · US0038813079 LEI · 529900BCN7BE6ESPDZ72 US Financial and insurance activities
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Latest filing 2016-01-07 Board/Management Inform…
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
8-K
Board/Management Information Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K Current Report filed with the SEC, dated January 4, 2016. The content describes a modification to the company's stock incentive plan affecting non-employee directors' restricted stock unit grants for the fiscal year 2016. This relates to changes in compensatory arrangements for certain officers and directors. The document is not a full annual or quarterly report, nor is it an earnings release or audit report. It specifically announces a change in the board's compensation plan, which falls under management or board information. Given the nature of the content and the form type (8-K), this is best classified as Board/Management Information (MANG). The document length is short (2825 characters), but it contains substantive information about management decisions rather than just an announcement of a report publication or certification. Therefore, the classification is MANG with high confidence.
2016-01-07 English
8-K
Legal Proceedings Report Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce unscheduled material events or corporate changes. The text specifically mentions a settlement and patent license agreement resolving litigation, which is a legal proceeding update. The document is short (2255 characters) and focuses on a legal event rather than financial results or management changes. Therefore, it fits best under Legal Proceedings Report (LTR).
2016-01-04 English
Regulatory Filings 2016
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a letter from Acacia Research Corporation responding to comments from the SEC staff regarding their previously filed Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015. The letter addresses specific accounting and disclosure issues raised by the SEC, particularly about goodwill impairment testing and related disclosures. It references the filings but does not contain the full financial statements or comprehensive financial data itself. The document is a correspondence letter responding to regulatory comments, which fits the category of Regulatory Filings (RNS) rather than the actual Annual Report (10-K) or Quarterly Report (IR). The length and content confirm it is not a brief announcement or a full report but a detailed regulatory correspondence.
2016-01-04 English
8-K
Legal Proceedings Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K Current Report filed with the SEC, which is used for reporting unscheduled material events or corporate changes that are important to shareholders. The content describes a patent license agreement resolving litigation cases, which is a significant legal event. The document does not contain financial statements or detailed financial analysis, nor is it an announcement of a report publication. It is not a full annual or quarterly report, nor a call transcript or management report. The nature of the content fits best with a Legal Proceedings Report, as it updates on significant lawsuits and legal matters involving the company.
2015-12-31 English
PRIMARY DOCUMENT
Director's Dealing
2015-12-30 English
8-K
Board/Management Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated December 21, 2015, reporting the resignation of the CEO and director Matthew Vella and the appointment of Marvin Key as interim CEO. The key section is Item 5.02, which covers departure and appointment of directors and officers. The document does not contain financial statements or detailed financial data but focuses on management changes. This fits the category of Board/Management Information (MANG). The document length is 5865 characters, sufficient to contain detailed management change information. Therefore, the classification is MANG with high confidence.
2015-12-22 English

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