Form 8-K

8-K — ACACIA RESEARCH CORP

Accession: 0000934549-26-000031

Filed: 2026-08-05

Period: 2026-08-05

CIK: 0000934549

SIC: 6794 (PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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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): August 5, 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.)

777 Third Avenue,

26th Floor

New York,

NY 10017

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (332) 236-8500

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 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 5, 2026, Acacia Research Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of that release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”).

The information contained within this Report and the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Report and the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation by reference language in such filings, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release dated August 5, 2026 of Acacia Research Corporation

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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: August 5, 2026

ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

By: /s/ Martin D. McNulty Jr.

Name: Martin D. McNulty Jr.

Title: Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Acacia Research Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Total Revenue of $114.6 million, up 124% from the Prior Year Quarter

GAAP Net Income of $47 thousand and GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.00 for the Quarter

Adjusted Net Income1 of $12.8 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $0.13 for the Quarter

Total Company Adjusted EBITDA1 of $17.3 million and Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA1 of $22.8 million for the Quarter

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, Equity Securities Measured at Fair Value and Loans Receivable of $334.6 million, or $3.43 per share

New York, NY, August 5, 2026 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) (“Acacia” or the “Company”), which acquires and operates businesses across the industrial, energy and technology sectors, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company also posted its second quarter 2026 earnings presentation on its website at www.acaciaresearch.com under Quarterly Results.

Martin (“MJ”) D. McNulty, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Acacia delivered strong financial and operating results for the second quarter, generating total revenue of $114.6 million, Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $22.8 million and Total Company Adjusted EBITDA of $17.3 million. Revenue increased 124% year over year compared to the second quarter of 2025, driven primarily by higher paid-up licensing revenue from our Intellectual Property Operations segment. Our operating companies also continued to execute well, led by Benchmark Energy, which generated revenue of $20.5 million—its strongest revenue quarter.

As we look ahead to the remainder of 2026, we remain focused on compounding long-term intrinsic value per share through disciplined capital allocation, active ownership of our operating businesses and selective investments across the public and private markets. As of the end of the second quarter, cash, cash equivalents, equity securities and loans receivable was approximately $334.6 million, or $3.43 per share, and we continued to maintain no parent-company debt. Our acquisition pipeline remains active, and our strong balance sheet, flexible investment mandate and experienced management team position us well to pursue opportunities where we believe we can generate attractive long-term returns and create differentiated value for our shareholders.”

1 Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS), Total Company Adjusted EBITDA and Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. See below for reconciliations of Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Total Company Adjusted EBITDA to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. For the definition of these measures and a reconciliation of the components of Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, see the accompanying supplemental information section.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights:

•Total revenue of $114.6 million, compared to $51.2 million for the prior-year quarter, primarily driven by higher paid-up license revenue from our Intellectual Property Operations segment.

•Benchmark Energy recorded revenue of $20.5 million, the strongest revenue quarter for the business under Acacia ownership following the Revolution Acquisition in April 2024.

•GAAP Net Income of $47 thousand, or $0.00 GAAP Diluted EPS.

•Adjusted Net Income of $12.8 million, or $0.13 Adjusted Diluted EPS.

•Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $22.8 million.

•Total Company Adjusted EBITDA of $17.3 million.

•At quarter end, cash, cash equivalents, equity securities measured at fair value and loans receivable totaled approximately $334.6 million, or $3.43 per share.

Revenue

The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s total revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025. For the purposes of financial reporting, Acacia's operations are broken out as follows: Energy Operations (Benchmark), Industrial Operations (Printronix), Manufacturing Operations (Deflecto) and Intellectual Property Operations (Acacia Research Group).

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,

2026 2025 2026 2025

(In thousands, unaudited)

Energy Operations $ 20,545 $ 15,317 $ 39,214 $ 33,623

Industrial Operations 6,002 6,590 13,184 14,266

Manufacturing Operations 27,102 29,001 54,768 57,536

Intellectual Property Operations 60,913 329 61,635 70,234

Total Revenues $ 114,562 $ 51,237 $ 168,801 $ 175,659

Total Company Adjusted EBITDA

The following table provides a reconciliation of consolidated Net Income (Loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Total Company Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025.

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,

2026 2025 2026 2025

(In thousands, unaudited)

GAAP Net Income (Loss) $ 47 $ (3,293) $ (15,694) $ 20,994

Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (8,489) 1,856 (10,349) 1,097

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (1,318) 547 (3,882) 6,628

Interest Expense 1,829 2,329 3,715 4,780

Interest Income (2,658) (2,936) (5,473) (5,446)

(Gain) Loss on Foreign Currency Exchange 6 (280) 65 (435)

Net Realized and Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Derivatives (3,341) (6,635) 7,358 (1,614)

Net Realized and Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Investments (9,431) (4,126) (7,267) (954)

Impairment of Equity Method Investment 30,934 — 30,934 —

Other Expense, net 937 153 752 870

GAAP Operating Income (Loss) $ 8,516 $ (12,385) $ 159 $ 25,920

Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 6,566 11,445 15,053 22,055

Stock-Based Compensation 1,216 954 2,216 1,876

Realized Hedge (Loss) Gain (1,831) 869 (2,804) 826

Transaction-Related Costs 584 237 1,376 791

Legacy Matter Costs — 1 — 9

Severance Costs 1,267 752 1,420 1,095

Restructuring Expense 934 — 1,396 —

Total Company Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,252 $ 1,873 $ 18,816 $ 52,572

The following table provides the Adjusted EBITDA for each of the Company’s operating segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025.

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,

2026 2025 2026 2025

(In thousands, unaudited)

Energy Operations Adjusted EBITDA2 $ 9,834 $ 6,951 $ 17,544 $ 14,887

Industrial Operations Adjusted EBITDA2

1,038 620 2,430 1,641

Manufacturing Operations Adjusted EBITDA2

1,073 1,274 2,237 3,713

Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA

(excluding Intellectual Property Operations) $ 11,945 $ 8,845 $ 22,211 $ 20,241

Intellectual Property Operations Adjusted EBITDA2

10,855 (2,061) 7,346 41,204

Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 22,800 $ 6,784 $ 29,557 $ 61,445

Parent Costs2

(5,548) (4,911) (10,741) (8,873)

Total Company Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,252 $ 1,873 $ 18,816 $ 52,572

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS

The following table provides a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Acacia Research Corporation, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025.

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,

2026 2025 2026 2025

(In thousands, except share and per share data, unaudited)

GAAP Net Income (Loss) $ 47 $ (3,293) $ (15,694) $ 20,994

Legacy Matter Costs3 — 1 — 259

Stock-Based Compensation 1,216 954 2,216 1,876

Severance Costs 1,267 752 1,420 1,095

Transaction-Related Costs 739 237 1,531 791

Restructuring Expense 934 — 1,396 —

Impairment of Equity Method Investment, Net of Noncontrolling Interests 19,892 — 19,892 —

Amortization of Acquired Intangibles 842 860 1,717 1,767

Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Securities (4,909) (2,219) (3,350) 2,558

Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Hedges (3,801) (4,241) 3,347 (580)

Tax Effect of Adjustments (3,387) 1,004 (6,199) (1,625)

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) $ 12,840 $ (5,945) $ 6,276 $ 27,135

GAAP Diluted EPS $ — $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ 0.22

GAAP diluted weighted average shares 98,117,805 96,244,590 96,671,521 96,964,308

Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 0.13 $ (0.06) $ 0.06 $ 0.28

Adjusted diluted weighted average shares 98,117,805 96,244,590 98,071,078 96,964,308

Free Cash Flow4

The following table provides a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (“FCF”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

2 Energy Operations Adjusted EBITDA, Industrial Operations Adjusted EBITDA, Manufacturing Operations Adjusted EBITDA, Intellectual Property Operations Adjusted EBITDA, and Parent Costs are non-GAAP financial measures. For the definitions of these measures and reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, see the accompanying supplemental information section.

3 Legacy Matter Costs for the six months ended June 30, 2025 includes $250,000 related to a one-time legacy tax matter at Printronix that has been settled, which amount is included within Other Expense, Net in Acacia's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

4 Free Cash Flow (FCF) is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of this measure, see the accompanying supplemental information section.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

Net Cash from (used in) Operating Activities (GAAP) $ 10,493 $ 916 $ (307) $ (3,292) $ (3,908) $ 3,902

Less: Capital Expenditures (3,973) (6) (758) — — (4,737)

Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) $ 6,520 $ 910 $ (1,065) $ (3,292) $ (3,908) $ (835)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

Net Cash from (used in) Operating Activities (GAAP) $ 6,032 $ 895 $ 1,109 $ 44,047 $ (1,963) $ 50,120

Less: Capital Expenditures (1,981) (23) (200) — (9) (2,213)

Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) $ 4,051 $ 872 $ 909 $ 44,047 $ (1,972) $ 47,907

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

Net Cash from (used in) Operating Activities (GAAP) $ 17,089 $ 4,062 $ 132 $ (6,212) $ (7,764) $ 7,307

Less: Capital Expenditures (12,475) (20) (1,437) (1,750) — (15,682)

Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) $ 4,614 $ 4,042 $ (1,305) $ (7,962) $ (7,764) $ (8,375)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

Net Cash from (used in) Operating Activities (GAAP) $ 11,484 $ 3,425 $ 2,125 $ 41,781 $ (6,270) $ 52,545

Less: Capital Expenditures (3,853) (28) (413) — (9) (4,303)

Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) $ 7,631 $ 3,397 $ 1,712 $ 41,781 $ (6,279) $ 48,242

Balance Sheet and Capital Structure

•Cash, cash equivalents, equity securities measured at fair value and loans receivable totaled $334.6 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $339.6 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of $5.0 million. This change in cash was primarily due to an increase in cash generated from operating activities across all Operated Segments of $15.1 million and proceeds from the sale of an unoccupied portion of Deflecto’s manufacturing facility in the U.K. of $1.6 million. Cash was reduced by Parent Costs of $7.8 million and further by $12.5 million and $1.4 million of capital expenditures at Benchmark and Deflecto, respectively, as well as $1.8 million incurred by our Intellectual Property Operations for the purchase of additional interests in the Wi-Fi 7 portfolio. Cash used in financing activities reduced cash by $4.9 million, primarily from $1.8 million of debt repayment on the Deflecto facility and $3.1 million of taxes paid related to the net share settlement of share-based awards. Additionally, the change in the fair market value of equity securities increased cash, cash equivalents, equity securities at fair value and loans receivable by $3.4 million.

•Equity securities without readily determinable fair value totaled $5.8 million at June 30, 2026, unchanged from December 31, 2025.

•Investment securities representing equity method investments (net of noncontrolling interests) decreased to zero at June 30, 2026, compared to $19.9 million at December 31, 2025, as a result of the impairment of the Company’s investment in MalinJ1 during the second quarter of 2026.

•Loans receivable totaled $7.8 million at June 30, 2026, which represents the commercial loans collateralized by Bitcoin that Acacia has purchased through its partnership with Unchained Capital.

•The Parent company’s total indebtedness was zero at June 30, 2026. On a consolidated basis, Acacia’s total indebtedness was $90.4 million, consisting of $59.5 million in non-recourse debt at Benchmark and $30.9 million in non-recourse debt at Deflecto, net of debt discount and issuance costs, as of June 30, 2026.

Book Value as of June 30, 2026

At June 30, 2026, Acacia’s book value (which includes noncontrolling interests) was $557.0 million and there were 97.6 million shares of common stock outstanding, for a book value per share of $5.71. This value is impacted by one-time expenses and other adjustments detailed in the above reconciliation from GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss).

Investor Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today, August 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (5:00 a.m. Pacific Time).

To access the live call, please dial 888-506-0062 (U.S. and Canada) or 973-528-0011 (international) and if requested, reference the access code 963959. The conference call will also be simultaneously webcasted at https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2371/54301 and on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.acaciaresearch.com under Events. Following the conclusion of the live call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for at least 30 days.

About the Company

Acacia (Nasdaq: ACTG) is a value-oriented acquirer and operator of businesses across public and private markets and industries including the industrial, energy and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, significant capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. Acacia evaluates opportunities based on the attractiveness of the underlying cash flows, without regard to a specific investment horizon. Acacia operates its businesses based on three key principles of people, process and performance and has built a management team with demonstrated expertise in research, transactions and execution, and operations and management. Additional information about Acacia and its subsidiaries is available at www.acaciaresearch.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and include statements related to estimates and projections with respect to, among other things, the Company’s anticipated financial condition, operating performance, the value of the Company’s assets, general economic and market conditions and other future circumstances and events. This news release attempts to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “focus,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” and “will,” and similar words and expressions; however, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. While the Company believes its assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully identify, diligence, complete, and integrate strategic acquisitions of businesses, divisions, and/or assets, the performance of the Company’s businesses, divisions, and/or assets, disruptions or uncertainty caused by an ability to retain or changes to the employees or management teams of the Company’s businesses, changes to the Company’s relationship and arrangements with Starboard Value LP, any inability of the Company’s operating businesses to execute on their business and, risks to the Company’s operating businesses related to acts of war or terrorist acts and the government or military response thereto, price and other fluctuations in the oil and gas market, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions or labor shortages, the impact of tariffs and trade policy, non-performance by third parties of contractual or legal obligations, changes in the Company’s credit ratings or the credit ratings of the Company’s businesses, security threats, including cybersecurity threats and disruptions to the Company’s business and operations from breaches of information technology systems, or breaches of information technology systems and, with respect to Benchmark, risks related to its hedging strategy, development plan, facilities and infrastructure of third parties with which the Company transacts business, oil or natural gas production becoming uneconomic, causing write downs or adversely affecting Benchmark’s ability to borrow, Benchmark’s ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop current reserves, risks, operational hazards, unforeseen interruptions and other difficulties involved in the production of oil and natural gas, the impact of any seismic events, environmental liability risk, regulatory changes related to the oil and gas industry, the ability to successfully develop licensing programs and attract new business, changes in

demand for current and future intellectual property rights, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments addressing licensing and enforcement of patents and/or intellectual property in general, the decrease in demand for Printronix' products, changes in safety, health, environmental, tax and other regulations, requirements or initiatives, hazards such as weather conditions, pandemics, general economic conditions, and the success of the Company’s investments. For further discussions of risks and uncertainties, you should refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, actual results may differ materially as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which the Company is currently unaware or which the Company does not currently view as material. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Investor Contact:

Gagnier Communications

ir@acaciares.com

ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 307,635 $ 306,719

Equity securities 19,119 17,551

Equity securities without readily determinable fair value 5,816 5,816

Equity method investments — 30,934

Loans receivable 7,825 15,299

Accounts receivable, net 86,658 26,165

Inventories 24,639 26,559

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,444 21,050

Total current assets 466,136 450,093

Property, plant and equipment, net 20,326 21,291

Oil and natural gas properties, net 197,138 190,705

Goodwill 25,572 25,790

Other intangible assets, net 42,936 48,148

Operating lease, right-of-use assets 10,628 11,500

Deferred income tax assets, net 20,307 14,836

Other non-current assets 8,486 8,593

Total assets $ 791,529 $ 770,956

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $ 16,270 $ 13,358

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 19,221 19,661

Accrued compensation 7,640 6,727

Current asset retirement obligation 1,628 1,589

Royalties and contingent legal fees payable 51,954 6,761

Deferred revenue 1,112 945

Total current liabilities 97,825 49,041

Asset retirement obligation 33,464 32,586

Long-term lease liabilities 7,859 8,424

Deferred income tax liabilities, net 2,156 2,152

Benchmark revolving credit facility 59,500 59,500

Deflecto facility 30,874 32,566

Other long-term liabilities 2,830 2,655

Total liabilities 234,508 186,924

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding — —

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 97,586,805 and 96,475,469 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 97 96

Treasury stock, at cost, 20,542,064 shares as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 (118,542) (118,542)

Accumulated other comprehensive income 580 670

Additional paid-in capital 914,451 915,330

Accumulated deficit (269,798) (254,104)

Total Acacia Research Corporation stockholders' equity 526,788 543,450

Noncontrolling interests 30,233 40,582

Total stockholders' equity 557,021 584,032

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 791,529 $ 770,956

ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,

2026 2025 2026 2025

Revenues:

Intellectual property operations $ 60,913 $ 329 $ 61,635 $ 70,234

Industrial operations 6,002 6,590 13,184 14,266

Energy operations 20,545 15,317 39,214 33,623

Manufacturing operations 27,102 29,001 54,768 57,536

Total revenues 114,562 51,237 168,801 175,659

Costs and expenses:

Cost of revenues - intellectual property operations 46,230 6,558 51,063 34,470

Cost of revenues - industrial operations 3,042 3,406 6,321 7,470

Cost of production - energy operations 11,685 12,309 23,374 25,007

Cost of revenues - manufacturing operations 22,955 22,422 45,338 43,233

Sales and marketing expenses - industrial and manufacturing operations 2,489 3,381 5,608 6,693

General and administrative expenses 19,645 15,546 36,938 32,866

Total costs and expenses 106,046 63,622 168,642 149,739

Operating income (loss) 8,516 (12,385) 159 25,920

Other income (expense):

Equity securities investments:

Change in fair value of equity securities 4,909 2,219 3,350 (2,558)

Gain on sale of equity securities 4,522 1,907 3,917 3,512

Net realized and unrealized gain 9,431 4,126 7,267 954

Impairment of equity method investment (30,934) — (30,934) —

Gain (loss) on derivatives - energy operations 3,341 6,635 (7,358) 1,614

(Loss) gain on foreign currency exchange (6) 280 (65) 435

Interest expense (1,829) (2,329) (3,715) (4,780)

Interest income 2,658 2,936 5,473 5,446

Other expense, net (937) (153) (752) (870)

Total other (expense) income (18,276) 11,495 (30,084) 2,799

(Loss) income before income taxes (9,760) (890) (29,925) 28,719

Income tax benefit (expense) 1,318 (547) 3,882 (6,628)

Net (loss) income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (8,442) (1,437) (26,043) 22,091

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 8,489 (1,856) 10,349 (1,097)

Net income (loss) attributable to Acacia Research Corporation $ 47 $ (3,293) $ (15,694) $ 20,994

Income (loss) per share:

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Basic $ 47 $ (3,293) $ (15,694) $ 20,994

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic 96,853,895 96,244,590 96,671,521 96,131,624

Basic net (loss) income per common share $ — $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ 0.22

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Diluted $ 47 $ (3,293) $ (15,694) $ 20,994

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted 98,117,805 96,244,590 96,671,521 96,964,308

Diluted net (loss) income per common share $ — $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ 0.22

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation $ (204) $ 863 $ (90) $ 1,525

Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net (204) 863 (90) 1,525

Total comprehensive (loss) income (8,646) (574) (26,133) 23,616

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 8,489 (1,856) 10,349 (1,097)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation $ (157) $ (2,430) $ (15,784) $ 22,519

ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This earnings release includes Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis and for each of the Company’s segments. Total Company Adjusted EBITDA, Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow (FCF) for each of the Company’s segments are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used by management and external users of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. This earnings release also includes the Company’s Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS), which are non-GAAP financial measures. GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future performance, financial position or cash flow that includes or excludes amounts that are excluded or included, respectively, in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the Company’s financial statements.

Total Company Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income / (loss) attributable to Acacia Research Corporation before net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax (benefit) / expense, interest expense, interest income, and other expense, net and loss / (gain) on foreign currency exchange, net realized and unrealized (gain) / loss on derivatives, net realized and unrealized loss / (gain) on investments, non-recurring legacy legal expenses, depreciation, depletion and amortization, stock-based compensation, transaction-related costs, severance costs, restructuring expense, impairment of equity method investment, and costs related to the legacy items, and includes realized hedge gain / (loss) and service provider settlement income. Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA is the aggregate of Energy Operations Adjusted EBITDA, Manufacturing Operations Adjusted EBITDA, Industrial Operations Adjusted EBITDA, and Intellectual Property Operations Adjusted EBITDA. See below for the definition of each of those measures. The Company is providing Total Company Adjusted EBITDA and Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measures, because management believes these metrics provide investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance. These measures are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with GAAP and may be different from or otherwise inconsistent with similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures supplements other metrics the Company uses to internally evaluate its subsidiary businesses and facilitate the comparison of past and present operating performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Energy Operations

Energy Operations Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income / (loss) for Acacia’s Energy Operations before depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and transaction-related costs, and including realized hedge gain / (loss). The Company is providing its Energy Operations Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, because the metric provides investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance.

Industrial Operations

Industrial Operations Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income / (loss) for Acacia’s Industrial Operations before amortization of acquired intangibles, depreciation and amortization expense, transaction-related costs, and severance costs. The Company is providing its Industrial Operations Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, because the metric provides investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance.

Intellectual Property Operations

Intellectual Property Operations Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income / (loss) for Acacia’s Intellectual Property Operations before patent amortization, depreciation expense and stock-based compensation, and including service provider settlement income. The Company is providing Intellectual Property Operations Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, because the metric provides investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance.

Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Operations Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income / loss for Acacia’s Manufacturing Operations before amortization of acquired intangibles, depreciation and amortization expense, severance costs, restructuring expense, and transaction-related costs. The Company is providing its Manufacturing Operations Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP

financial measure, because the metric provides investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance.

Parent Costs are defined as operating income / (loss) attributable to Parent before depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation, transaction-related costs, and costs related to certain legacy matters attributable to the Parent organization. The Company is providing Parent Costs, a non-GAAP financial measure, because it believes it gives investors a clear picture of normalized Parent-level expenses.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, less net purchases of property and equipment, and patent acquisitions (“Capital Expenditures”). The Company is providing Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, because it believes free cash flow gives investors a good sense of how much cash flows are available to be used for de-levering, making acquisitions, repurchasing shares or similar uses of cash.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is defined as GAAP Net Income (Loss) attributable to Acacia Research Corporation excluding costs related to certain legacy matters, stock-based compensation, transaction-related costs, amortization of acquired intangibles, severance costs, impairment of equity method investment (net of the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests), restructuring expense, any unrealized (gain) / loss on securities, any unrealized (gain) / loss on hedges, and any (gain) / loss on non-cash derivatives and taking into account the tax effect(s) of those adjustments. The Company is providing Adjusted Net Income (Loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, because the metric provides investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the Company’s weighted average diluted share count as of the relevant period end date. The Company is providing its Adjusted Diluted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure, because the metric provides investors with useful supplemental information in comparing the operating results across reporting periods by excluding items that are not considered indicative of core operating performance.

The following tables reconcile Operating Income (Loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the Company’s operating segments and for Parent Costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Adjusted EBITDA Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

GAAP Operating Income (Loss) $ 7,987 $ 548 $ (2,053) $ 9,394 $ (7,360) $ 8,516

Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 3,678 490 925 1,461 12 6,566

Stock-Based Compensation — — — — 1,216 1,216

Realized Hedge Gain (Loss) (1,831) — — — — (1,831)

Service Provider Settlement, net — — — — — —

Transaction-Related Costs — — — — 584 584

Legacy Matter Costs — — — — — —

Severance Costs — — 1,267 — — 1,267

Restructuring Expense — — 934 — — 934

Adjusted EBITDA $ 9,834 $ 1,038 $ 1,073 $ 10,855 $ (5,548) $ 17,252

Parent Interest Income $ 2,552

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

Adjusted EBITDA Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

GAAP Operating Income (Loss) $ 2,093 $ 74 $ (626) $ (7,613) $ (6,313) $ (12,385)

Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 3,989 546 1,481 5,415 14 11,445

Stock-Based Compensation — — — 137 817 954

Realized Hedge Gain (Loss) 869 — — — — 869

Transaction-Related Costs — — (333) — 570 237

Legacy Matter Costs — — — — 1 1

Severance Costs — — 752 — — 752

Restructuring Expense — — — — $ — —

Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,951 $ 620 $ 1,274 $ (2,061) $ (4,911) $ 1,873

Parent Interest Income $ 2,787

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Adjusted EBITDA Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

GAAP Operating Income (Loss) $ 13,304 $ 1,424 $ (2,509) $ 2,026 $ (14,086) $ 159

Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 7,044 1,006 1,758 5,222 23 15,053

Stock-Based Compensation — — — 98 2,118 2,216

Realized Hedge Gain (Loss) (2,804) — — — — (2,804)

Transaction-Related Costs — — 172 — 1,204 1,376

Severance Costs — — 1,420 — — 1,420

Restructuring Expense — — 1,396 — — 1,396

Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,544 $ 2,430 $ 2,237 $ 7,346 $ (10,741) $ 18,816

Parent Interest Income $ 5,265

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

Adjusted EBITDA Energy Operations Industrial Operations Manufacturing Operations Intellectual Property Operations Parent Costs Consolidated Total

(In thousands, unaudited)

GAAP Operating Income (Loss) $ 6,094 $ 376 $ (355) $ 30,895 $ (11,090) $ 25,920

Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 7,967 1,098 3,026 9,935 29 22,055

Stock-Based Compensation — — — 374 1,502 1,876

Realized Hedge Gain (Loss) 826 — — — — 826

Transaction-Related Costs — — 114 — 677 791

Legacy Matter Costs — — — — 9 9

Severance Costs — 167 928 — — 1,095

Restructuring Expense — — — — — —

Adjusted EBITDA $ 14,887 $ 1,641 $ 3,713 $ 41,204 $ (8,873) $ 52,572

Parent Interest Income $ 5,209

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