Acacia Research (NASDAQ: ACTG) director receives 25,052-share restricted stock grant

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Molinelli Gavin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Acacia Research Corp director Gavin Molinelli received a new equity award. He was granted 25,052 shares of common stock as restricted stock on June 23, 2026, at no purchase price, as part of the company’s annual equity awards to non-employee directors under the 2024 Stock Incentive Plan.

The filing states that 100% of this restricted stock will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. After this award, Molinelli directly holds 199,528 shares of Acacia Research common stock, reflecting ongoing stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Molinelli Gavin

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.001	25,052	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 199,528 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 25,052 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 199,528 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 25,052 shares Grant to director on June 23, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Director restricted stock award

Shares after transaction 199,528 shares Director’s direct holdings following award

Vesting schedule 100% after one year Restricted stock vests on first anniversary of grant date

Key Terms

restricted stock, annual grant of equity awards, 2024 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan, vest

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restricted stock financial

"Grant of restricted stock awarded on June 23, 2026, as part of the Company's annual grant"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

annual grant of equity awards financial

"as part of the Company's annual grant of equity awards to non-employee directors"

2024 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the 2024 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"100% of the restricted stock will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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Available on EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 06:55 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 06:55 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Molinelli Gavin

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

777 THIRD AVENUE, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK

10017

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACACIA RESEARCH CORP [ ACTG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock, par value $0.001	06/23/2026		A		25,052⁽¹⁾	A	$0	199,528	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock awarded on June 23, 2026, as part of the Company's annual grant of equity awards to non-employee directors, pursuant to the 2024 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan. 100% of the restricted stock will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Gavin T. Molinelli	06/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Gavin Molinelli report in this ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG) Form 4?

Gavin Molinelli reported receiving 25,052 shares of restricted common stock in Acacia Research. The grant was made as part of the company’s annual equity awards to non-employee directors under its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan.

Was Gavin Molinelli’s ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. It was a grant of 25,052 restricted shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, issued as director equity compensation under Acacia Research’s 2024 Stock Incentive Plan.

When do Gavin Molinelli’s newly granted ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG) restricted shares vest?

The filing states that 100% of the restricted stock granted to Gavin Molinelli will vest on the first anniversary of the June 23, 2026 grant date, creating a one-year vesting period for this director equity award.

How many ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG) shares does Gavin Molinelli hold after this Form 4 grant?

After receiving the 25,052-share restricted stock grant, Gavin Molinelli directly holds a total of 199,528 shares of Acacia Research common stock, according to the Form 4, reflecting his post-transaction equity position as a non-employee director.

Under which plan was Gavin Molinelli’s ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG) equity award granted?

The restricted stock grant to Gavin Molinelli was issued under the 2024 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan. The footnote explains it is part of the company’s annual grant of equity awards to non-employee directors.