Acacia director plans 33,000-share sale in 2026

Director Maureen E. O'Connell filed a Rule 144 notice to sell Acacia Research common stock derived from prior RSU vestings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is the issuer of common stock for which director Maureen E. O'Connell has filed a notice under Rule 144 to sell up to 33,000 shares through UBS Financial Services Inc. The shares relate to RSU vestings on May 12, 2022 and May 26, 2024 and are planned for sale on or after September 2, 2026. The filing also lists a prior sale of 10,000 shares in the past three months.

Key Figures

Shares proposed for sale: 33,000 shares Aggregate market value of proposed sale: $148,500 RSU vesting tranche 1: 12,466 shares +4 more

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Shares proposed for sale 33,000 shares Common stock of Acacia Research Corporation covered by the Rule 144 notice

Aggregate market value of proposed sale $148,500 Referenced for the 33,000 shares of common stock

RSU vesting tranche 1 12,466 shares Common stock from RSU vesting on May 12, 2022

RSU vesting tranche 2 20,534 shares Common stock from RSU vesting on May 26, 2024

Prior 3‑month sale 10,000 shares Common stock sold on August 19, 2026

Proceeds from prior sale $46,030 Total for 10,000 shares sold on August 19, 2026

Proposed sale date September 2, 2026 Date listed for the planned sale of 33,000 shares

Key Terms

Rule 144, RSU Vesting, attorney-in-fact

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

RSU Vesting financial

"Common Stock | 05/12/2022 | RSU Vesting | Acacia Research Corporation"

RSU vesting is the process by which restricted stock units — a promise by a company to give shares to an employee — become actual, owned shares over time or when certain goals are met. Investors care because vested shares can dilute existing ownership when issued, and the timing of vesting affects when employees can sell shares, which can influence share supply, insider selling patterns, and company incentives.

attorney-in-fact regulatory

"as attorney-in-fact for Maureen E O'Connell"

An attorney-in-fact is the person or entity given legal authority through a power of attorney to act on behalf of another for specific tasks, such as signing documents, voting shares, or handling transactions. For investors, this matters because it lets a trusted representative make timely decisions or complete paperwork when the owner cannot, much like handing keys to someone to run errands on your behalf—so checks on scope and limits of that authority are important.

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What does the Form 144 filing disclose for ACTG?

It discloses that director Maureen E. O'Connell has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell up to 33,000 shares of Acacia Research Corporation common stock through UBS Financial Services Inc., with the planned sale date of September 2, 2026.

How many ACTG shares are proposed for sale in this Form 144?

The notice covers up to 33,000 shares of Acacia Research Corporation common stock, with an aggregate market value referenced in the filing of $148,500 for the proposed sale.

What is the source of the ACTG shares to be sold under this Form 144?

The filing states that the shares arise from RSU Vesting events on May 12, 2022 and May 26, 2024 in Acacia Research Corporation common stock, corresponding to 12,466 and 20,534 shares respectively.

When are the ACTG shares expected to be sold under the Rule 144 notice?

The shares are listed as securities to be sold with a proposed sale date of September 2, 2026. The filing identifies the security as Acacia Research Corporation common stock traded on NASDAQ.

Were any ACTG shares sold recently by Maureen E. O'Connell?

Yes. The filing reports that Maureen E. O'Connell sold 10,000 shares of Acacia Research Corporation common stock on August 19, 2026, for total proceeds of $46,030 during the past three months.

Who is executing the ACTG share sale under this Form 144?

The proposed sale of Acacia Research Corporation common stock is listed through UBS Financial Services Inc., and the form is signed by /s/ Mijo Suric for UBS Financial Services Inc. as attorney-in-fact for Maureen E. O'Connell.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001111318
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Acacia Research Corporation
SEC File Number	001-37721
Address of Issuer	777 Third Avenue 26th Floor New York NEW YORK 10017
Phone	332-236-8500
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Maureen E O'Connell
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Director

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common Stock	UBS Financial Services Inc 1000 Harbor Blvd 3rd Floor Weehawken NJ 07086	33000	148500	97586805	09/02/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common Stock	05/12/2022	RSU Vesting	Acacia Research Corporation			12466	09/02/2026	n/a
Common Stock	05/26/2024	RSU Vesting	Acacia Research Corporation			20534	09/02/2026	n/a

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Maureen E O'Connell 8281 E Windrose Drive Scottsdale AZ 85260	Common Stock - Acacia Research Corporation	08/19/2026	10000	46030

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	09/02/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/Mijo Suric, for UBS Financial Services Inc, as attorney-in-fact for Maureen E O'Connell
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)