Acacia Research (ACTG) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
23 Jun, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
The meeting was called to order virtually, enabling global shareholder participation and electronic voting.
Jennifer Graff was appointed as secretary, and Marlene Aguilar as Inspector of Election.
The agenda and rules of conduct were made available to attendees, with customer support for technical issues.
Board and executive committee updates
Five directors were nominated for election to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
Jeff Ramin did not stand for re-election due to personal reasons and other board commitments.
The board is searching for a new independent director, maintaining a majority of independent directors.
Ajay Sundar, a Starboard Value representative, was not recommended for re-election but may be reappointed with a new independent director.
Shareholder proposals
Three proposals were presented: election of directors, ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor, and advisory approval of executive compensation.
Motions for each proposal were received and seconded in writing.
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