Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 23, 2026
Event: Results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held virtually.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholder Participation:
- Shares outstanding as of record date (April 28, 2026): 96,589,132
- Shares present or represented by proxy: 86,674,540 (Quorum achieved)
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
Seven directors were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. All nominees received majority support.
| Director | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Molinelli | 77,547,559 | 3,657,971 | 62,295 | 5,406,715 |
| Michelle Felman | 77,089,253 | 4,114,034 | 64,538 | 5,406,715 |
| Isaac T. Kohlberg | 77,410,276 | 3,795,153 | 62,396 | 5,406,715 |
| Martin D. McNulty, Jr. | 77,617,162 | 3,588,257 | 62,406 | 5,406,715 |
| Maureen O'Connell | 77,451,696 | 1,334,697 | 2,481,432 | 5,406,715 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors
Grant Thornton, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- For: 85,775,969
- Against: 839,304
- Abstaining: 59,267
Proposal 3: Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)
The compensation of named executive officers was approved on a non-binding, advisory basis.
- For: 79,726,978
- Against: 1,064,903
- Abstaining: 475,944
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the full composition of the Board of Directors following the election of the seven nominees.
- Review the definitive proxy statement filed on May 1, 2026, for detailed biographies of directors and executive compensation specifics.
- Confirm the appointment of Grant Thornton, LLP as the auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (5,406,715) on director elections, indicating shares held in street name where brokers lacked discretionary voting power.