Sep 30, 2021

Acacia Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Acacia Research reported a milestone quarter highlighted by the IPO of Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited, resulting in substantial realized and unrealized gains.

Key Takeaways

Acacia Research reported a significant quarter with $101 million in realized and unrealized gains from its life sciences portfolio, driven by the Oxford Nanopore IPO. The company's pro forma book value increased to $6.31 per share. Additionally, Acacia completed its first operating company acquisition, Printronix.

Recognized $101 million in realized and unrealized gains from the life sciences portfolio.

Pro forma book value at September 30, 2021 increased to $6.31 per share.

Completed the acquisition of Printronix.

Recovered $256 million of the aggregate portfolio purchase price of $282 million from the life sciences portfolio.

Total Revenue
$1.58M
Previous year: $19.5M
-91.9%
EPS
$0.86
Previous year: -$0.12
-816.7%
Gross Profit
-$2.38M
Previous year: $4.91M
-148.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$218M
Previous year: $163M
+34.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.43M
Previous year: $12.7M
-111.3%
Total Assets
$750M
Previous year: $427M
+75.8%

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Forward Guidance

Acacia is positioned as a corporate acquirer with the flexibility, capability and expertise to pursue multiple public and private opportunities.

Positive Outlook

  • Expanded team.
  • Bolstered capital base.
  • Positioned as a corporate acquirer.
  • Flexibility to pursue multiple opportunities.
  • Healthy pipeline of potential attractive operating company investments.

Challenges Ahead

  • Strategic plan implementation risks.
  • Risks in identifying and completing acquisitions.
  • Changes in demand for intellectual property rights.
  • Legislative, regulatory, and competitive developments.
  • General economic conditions, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.