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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): March 9, 2017
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ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware | 000-26068 | 95-4405754 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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520 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California | 92660 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 480-8300
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Not applicable |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 9, 2017, Acacia Research Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2016. A copy of that release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| (c) | Exhibits. |
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| | 99.1 Press Release dated March 9, 2017 of the Registrant. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION |
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Date: March 9, 2017 | By: | /s/ Marvin Key |
| | Name: Marvin Key |
| | Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number | Description |
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99.1 | Press Release dated March 9, 2017 of the Registrant. |