Risk factors

Acacia Research (ACTG) risk factors

Item 1A of every Acacia Research Corp. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    71 risks6 new4 dropped10 reworded

    New risks add privacy regulation, tariffs, geopolitics, climate rules, international compliance, and inventory-demand concerns.

    Filed Mar 12, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    69 risks

    Acacia Research faces significant reliance on its principal stockholder Starboard for sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The company operates in volatile energy markets through its Benchmark subsidiary, exposing cash flows to commodity price fluctuations. Intellectual property enforcement and patent-related legal expenses present substantial uncertainties and ongoing financial risks.

    Filed Mar 17, 2025