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Ticker · ACTG ISIN · US0038813079 LEI · 529900BCN7BE6ESPDZ72 US Financial and insurance activities
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Filings indexed 1,386 across all filing types
Latest filing 2013-07-24 Director's Dealing
Country US United States of America
Listing US ACTG

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
2013-07-24 English
PRIMARY DOCUMENT
Director's Dealing
2013-07-24 English
8-K
Earnings Release Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filing dated July 18, 2013, from Acacia Research Corporation. It specifically states in Item 2.02 that it is announcing earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2013, and includes a press release as Exhibit 99.1. The document is relatively short (3237 characters) and primarily serves to announce the earnings release rather than containing detailed financial statements or analysis itself. According to the 'Menu vs Meal' rule, such a document that announces or furnishes an earnings release but does not contain the full financial data should be classified as an Earnings Release (ER). The presence of the press release announcing quarterly earnings confirms this classification. Therefore, the filing type is Earnings Release (ER) with high confidence.
2013-07-18 English
CURRENT REPORT
Regulatory Filings 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 content describes a legal settlement agreement resolving disputes between the company and another party, which is typical of an 'Other Events' disclosure in an 8-K. There are no financial statements, earnings data, or detailed management discussion. The document is short (2298 characters) and focuses on a legal matter, not a full audit, annual report, or earnings release. Therefore, it fits best under Regulatory Filings (RNS), which is the fallback category for miscellaneous SEC filings that do not fit other specific categories.
2013-07-15 English
FORM 8-K
Board/Management Information Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated July 3, 2013. The key content is the resignation of the CEO and director, Paul Ryan, and the appointment of Matthew Vella as the new CEO and director. It includes details about Mr. Vella's background, employment agreement, and a press release about the leadership change. There are no financial statements or detailed financial performance data. The primary focus is on changes in the company's board of directors and senior management. Therefore, this document fits the category of Board/Management Information (MANG). The document length (5671 characters) supports it being a full report rather than a brief announcement or certification. Hence, the classification is MANG with high confidence.
2013-07-05 English
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Legal Proceedings Report Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K Current Report filed with the SEC, which is used to announce unscheduled material events or corporate changes that are important to shareholders. The content describes a legal settlement agreement resolving disputes between the company and another party, referencing specific court cases. There are no financial statements, earnings data, or detailed management discussion. The document is short (2371 characters) and serves as a regulatory announcement of a legal event. Therefore, it fits best under Legal Proceedings Report (LTR).
2013-06-28 English

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