Board member Geoff Ribar to leave Acacia Research (NASDAQ: ACTG)

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Acacia Research Corporation reported that board member Geoff Ribar has informed the company he will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He currently serves as chairman of the Board’s Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee.

The company states that Mr. Ribar’s decision, which he attributed to personal reasons including his time commitments to other boards, is not based on any disagreement with Acacia or its Board regarding operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026

ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-37721			95-4405754
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

767 Third Avenue,
6th Floor
New York,
NY			10017
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (949) 480-8300

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			ACTG			The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).      Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 2, 2026, Geoff Ribar, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Acacia Research Corporation (the “Company”), chairman of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board, and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board, notified the Company that he does not intend to stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to personal reasons, including his time commitments to other boards. Mr. Ribar’s decision not to stand for reelection at the end of his current term was not based on any disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 6, 2026
			ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Jason Soncini
			Name:			Jason Soncini
			Title:			General Counsel

FAQ

What did Acacia Research (ACTG) disclose about Geoff Ribar in this 8-K?

Acacia Research disclosed that board member Geoff Ribar will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting. He cited personal reasons, including time commitments to other boards, and the company noted there was no disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices.

When will Geoff Ribar leave the Acacia Research (ACTG) board?

Geoff Ribar plans to leave the Acacia Research board at the end of his current term, concluding at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Until then, he continues serving as a director and committee member under his existing responsibilities.

Why is Geoff Ribar not standing for reelection at Acacia Research (ACTG)?

Geoff Ribar is not standing for reelection due to personal reasons, including his time commitments to other boards. Acacia Research specifically stated that his decision is not related to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

What roles does Geoff Ribar hold on the Acacia Research (ACTG) board?

Geoff Ribar serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Acacia Research, chairs the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee, and is also a member of the Audit Committee. These responsibilities continue through the remainder of his current board term.

Did Acacia Research (ACTG) report any disagreement with Geoff Ribar?

Acacia Research reported that Geoff Ribar’s decision not to stand for reelection was not based on any disagreement with the company or its Board. This includes matters involving the company’s operations, policies, or practices during his service as a director.