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ACACIA RESEARCH CORP

For the period ended Jun 23, 2026. Filed Apr 30, 2026.

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Jun 23, 2026 · Filed Apr 30, 2026

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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Check the appropriate box:

oPreliminary Proxy Statement
oConfidential, for Use of the Commission (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
xDefinitive Proxy Statement
oDefinitive Additional Materials
oSoliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

ACACIA RESEARCH CORP ORATION

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

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April 30, 2026

Dear Stockholders,

We are very pleased to invite you to the virtual 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Acacia Research Corporation, which will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually via webcast atwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACTG2026.

Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the virtual Annual Meeting, it is important that your shares be represented and voted at the virtual Annual Meeting. Therefore, we urge you to read the enclosed proxy materials and then promptly vote via the internet or telephone or by completing, signing, and returning by mail the enclosed proxy card, even if you plan to attend the virtual Annual Meeting.

As a representative of your Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to work closely with the other members of the Board who are similarly committed to our stockholders and providing effective oversight and guidance to management. We deeply value your support.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Gavin Molinelli

Gavin Molinelli

Chairman of the Board of Directors

The proxy materials related to the Annual Meeting are first being mailed on or about May 1, 2026.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with respect to voting your shares, please contact our proxy solicitor at the contact listed below:

ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

777 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 2602 NEW YORK, NY 10017

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