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Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) is a leading company in the field of patent licensing and strategic business acquisitions. By partnering with patent owners, Acacia uses its extensive legal and technological expertise to unlock substantial financial value from patent assets, serving as an intermediary in the patent market to enhance efficiency and deliver monetary rewards to patent owners. Since its inception, Acacia has generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and returned more than $705 million to its patent partners.
Acacia's business model focuses on acquiring and managing companies across diverse industries such as industrial, energy, technology, and healthcare. Through strategic acquisitions, restructurings, and investments, the company aims to unlock value in these businesses. Acacia operates three primary segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, and Energy Operations. The Intellectual Property segment specializes in licensing and enforcing patented technologies. The Industrial segment designs and manufactures printers and consumable products for industrial printing applications, while the Energy segment is involved in oil and gas exploration, development, and production.
As of November 2023, Acacia announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, revealing a consolidated revenue of $10.1 million. This includes a significant achievement with the sale of its shares in Arix Bioscience PLC for $57.1 million, expected to complete in Q1 2024. Acacia also acquired a majority stake in Benchmark Energy II LLC, focusing on the growth of oil and gas assets in Texas and Oklahoma. Additionally, the company approved a stock repurchase program valued at up to $20 million.
Acacia continues to pursue attractive business opportunities based on the attractiveness of underlying cash flows, irrespective of a specific investment horizon. With a robust capital base and deep industry relationships, Acacia is well-positioned to drive value in its acquired businesses by focusing on people, process, and performance.
Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) reported tough financial results for Q4 and the full year ended December 31, 2022. The company saw total revenues plummet to $13.1 million in Q4, down from $63.3 million a year prior. The full-year revenue also declined to $59.2 million from $88.0 million. Acacia recorded a GAAP net loss of $18.4 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to a profit of $204.2 million in the same quarter last year. The company raised $79.1 million from a recent rights offering and executed capital restructuring with Starboard Value LP, which may bolster its acquisition capabilities. Despite these efforts, the management acknowledged significant financial challenges ahead.
Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) has successfully closed its Rights Offering, concluding the subscription period on March 1, 2023. The Company collected approximately $360,953 from this offering and $78.75 million from a Concurrent Private Rights Offering involving strategic investor Starboard Value LP. Acacia plans to utilize these proceeds for general corporate purposes to enhance its financial stability and support its acquisitions platform. Following these transactions, Acacia has 58,543,312 shares of Common Stock outstanding. The Rights Offering was conducted under a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC.
Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results on March 16, 2023, before market open. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Investors can access the call by dialing 888-506-0062 for U.S. and Canada or 973-528-0011 internationally, using conference ID 102754. The call will also be webcasted on the Company's investor relations website. Acacia Research focuses on acquiring businesses at attractive valuations, leveraging its access to flexible capital and strategic partnerships.
Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) has initiated its Rights Offering, granting non-transferable subscription rights to eligible securityholders holding common stock as of February 13, 2023. Each eligible holder will receive one subscription right for every four shares owned, allowing them to purchase an additional share at $5.25 until March 1, 2023. Starboard Value LP, a strategic investor, is also entitled to similar private rights in a concurrent offering. The proceeds from the Rights Offering aim to enhance Acacia's financial stability and support its acquisition strategy. The offering is contingent upon the concurrent private rights offering's completion.
Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) has set a record date of February 13, 2023, for its proposed rights offering. Eligible securityholders will receive one non-transferable subscription right for every four shares of common stock owned. Each right allows the purchase of one share at $5.25, with the offering running from February 14 to March 1, 2023. Starboard Value LP, a strategic investor, will also have private subscription rights. The company plans to use proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, aiming to strengthen its financial position and support acquisitions.
Barrack, Rodos & Bacine is investigating Acacia Research Corporation over concerns related to its recapitalization agreement with Starboard Value LP from October 30, 2022. The investigation focuses on the former CEO's resignation shortly after the agreement and subsequent actions that may benefit Starboard at the expense of public shareholders. Legal compliance under Delaware law is under scrutiny. Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm for more details about their legal rights. Barrack, Rodos & Bacine has a strong track record in securities law, with significant recoveries for investors in major cases.
Acacia Research Corporation announces the resignation of CFO
Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) has initiated an internal investigation regarding misconduct by former CEO Clifford Press, who resigned amid allegations of misuse of corporate funds. Preliminary findings indicate Press provided inaccurate corporate expense submissions, misused funds for personal expenses, and made charitable donations in his name. Despite these issues, the Board does not foresee any significant alterations to past financial statements. Press has filed a lawsuit for reinstatement, which Acacia disputes as meritless.
Advocado has appointed Scott Garner, Jaime Siegel, and Brian Siegel as strategic advisors, enhancing its corporate finance and intellectual property expertise. Garner brings over 28 years of experience, previously serving at Yahoo and Price Waterhouse. Jaime Siegel was the EVP of Licensing at Acacia Research Group (ACTG), generating over $140MM in revenue. Brian Siegel, with 20 years in executive roles, holds 17 US patents and has a strong background in eCommerce from Sony. These additions are expected to help Advocado scale and maximize its IP portfolio value.
Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) reported $15.9 million in revenue for Q3 2022, a significant increase from $1.6 million in Q3 2021. The company achieved $36.1 million in realized gains from equity securities, totaling $265 million in gains from its Life Science Portfolio. Acacia repaid $55 million in Senior Secured Notes and completed a $40 million stock repurchase program. Despite a GAAP net income of $28.1 million, the company recorded an operating loss of $11.4 million. Book value decreased to $282.5 million, with a pro forma value potentially reaching $520.1 million post-recapitalization with Starboard.
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