Cover
Cover - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 25, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity File Number | 001-37721 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | ACACIA RESEARCH CORP | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4405754 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 767 Third Avenue, | ||
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 6th Floor | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | New York, | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | NY | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10017 | ||
City Area Code | 949 | ||
Local Phone Number | 480-8300 | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | ||
Trading Symbol | ACTG | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | true | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | false | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 330,094 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 46,474,683 | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | In accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Only those portions of the proxy statement that are specifically incorporated by reference herein shall constitute a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000934549 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2021 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
Audit Information
Audit Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Auditor [Line Items] | |
Auditor Name | BDO USA, LLP |
Auditor Location | New York, NY |
Auditor Firm ID | 243 |
GRANT THORNTON LLP | |
Auditor [Line Items] | |
Auditor Name | GRANT THORNTON LLP |
Auditor Location | Newport Beach, California |
Auditor Firm ID | 248 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 308,943 | $ 165,546 |
Equity securities at fair value | 361,778 | 109,103 |
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value | 5,816 | 143,257 |
Investment securities - equity method investments | 30,934 | 30,673 |
Investment at fair value | 0 | 2,752 |
Accounts receivable, net | 9,517 | 506 |
Inventories | 8,930 | 0 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,764 | 5,832 |
Total current assets | 730,682 | 457,669 |
Long-term restricted cash | 418 | 35,000 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,183 | 270 |
Goodwill | 7,470 | 0 |
Other intangible assets, net | 48,793 | 16,912 |
Leased right-of-use assets | 2,027 | 951 |
Other non-current assets | 5,283 | 505 |
Total assets | 798,856 | 511,307 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 5,440 | 1,019 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 5,789 | 3,707 |
Accrued compensation | 4,136 | 2,265 |
Royalties and contingent legal fees payable | 2,463 | 2,162 |
Deferred revenue | 1,114 | 0 |
Senior Secured Notes Payable | 181,248 | 115,663 |
Total current liabilities | 200,190 | 124,816 |
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 581 | 0 |
Series A warrant liabilities | 11,291 | 6,640 |
Series A embedded derivative liabilities | 18,448 | 26,728 |
Series B warrant liabilities | 96,378 | 52,341 |
Long-term lease liabilities | 2,027 | 951 |
Deferred income tax liabilities, net | 18,552 | 0 |
Other long-term liabilities | 6,161 | 591 |
Total liabilities | 353,628 | 212,067 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; stated value $100 per share; 350,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020; aggregate liquidation preference of $35,000 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 | 14,753 | 10,924 |
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 48,807,748 and 49,279,453 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively | 49 | 49 |
Treasury stock, at cost, 5,388,469 and 4,604,365 shares as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively | (47,281) | (43,270) |
Additional paid-in capital | 648,389 | 651,416 |
Accumulated deficit | (181,724) | (330,921) |
Total Acacia Research Corporation stockholders' equity | 419,433 | 277,274 |
Noncontrolling interests | 11,042 | 11,042 |
Total stockholders' equity | 430,475 | 288,316 |
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders' equity | $ 798,856 | $ 511,307 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par or stated value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 |
Common stock, shares, outstanding | 48,807,748 | 49,279,453 |
Common stock, shares, issued | 48,807,748 | 49,279,453 |
Treasury stock (in shares) | 5,388,469 | 4,604,365 |
Redeemable Preferred Stock | ||
Temporary equity, par or stated value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Temporary equity, redemption price per share | $ 100 | $ 100 |
Temporary equity, shares authorized | 350,000 | 350,000 |
Temporary equity, shares issued | 350,000 | 350,000 |
Temporary equity, shares outstanding | 350,000 | 350,000 |
Temporary equity, liquidation preference | $ 35,000 | $ 35,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenues: | ||
Total revenues | $ 88,047 | $ 29,782 |
Costs and expenses: | ||
Engineering and development expenses - industrial operations | 200 | 0 |
Sales and marketing expenses - industrial operations | 1,538 | 0 |
General and administrative expenses | 35,666 | 24,476 |
Total costs and expenses | 73,502 | 49,300 |
Operating income (loss) | 14,545 | (19,518) |
Equity securities investments: | ||
Change in fair value of equity securities | 87,527 | 176,173 |
Gain on sale of equity securities | 116,129 | 7,352 |
Earnings on equity investment in joint venture | 3,530 | 0 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 207,186 | 183,525 |
Gain on sale of prepaid investment and derivative | 0 | 2,845 |
Change in fair value of investment | (2,752) | 5,474 |
Gain on sale of investment | 3,591 | 8,187 |
Change in fair value of the Series A and B warrants and embedded derivatives | (40,408) | (58,238) |
Loss on foreign currency exchange | (89) | (4,905) |
Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes | (7,922) | (10,136) |
Interest income and other | 501 | 838 |
Total other income | 160,107 | 127,590 |
Income before income taxes | 174,652 | 108,072 |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (24,287) | 1,159 |
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 150,365 | 109,231 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (1,168) | 0 |
Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation | 149,197 | 109,231 |
Income per share: | ||
Net income attributable to common stockholders - Basic | $ 118,804 | $ 86,846 |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic | 48,797,290 | 48,840,829 |
Basic net income per common share (in usd per share) | $ 2.43 | $ 1.78 |
Net income attributable to common stockholders - Diluted | $ 188,224 | $ 84,894 |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted | 98,470,870 | 57,435,128 |
Diluted net income per common share (in usd per share) | $ 1.91 | $ 1.48 |
Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues: | ||
Total revenues | $ 76,043 | $ 29,782 |
Costs and expenses: | ||
Cost of revenues - intellectual property operations | 28,691 | 24,824 |
Industrial operations | ||
Revenues: | ||
Total revenues | 12,004 | 0 |
Costs and expenses: | ||
Cost of revenues - intellectual property operations | $ 7,407 | $ 0 |
Consolidated Statements of Seri
Consolidated Statements of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Subsidiaries |
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 350,000 | 50,370,987 | |||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 174,958 | $ 8,089 | $ 50 | $ (39,272) | $ 652,003 | $ (439,656) | $ 1,833 |
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 109,231 | 109,231 | |||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (409) | (409) | |||||
Accretion of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock to redemption value | (2,835) | $ 2,835 | (2,835) | ||||
Dividend on Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | (1,382) | (1,382) | |||||
Stock options exercised (in shares) | 13,333 | ||||||
Stock options exercised | 48 | 48 | |||||
Issuance of common stock for vesting of restricted stock units, (in shares) | 14,354 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for vesting of restricted stock units | 0 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for unvested restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures (in shares) | 565,316 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for unvested restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures | 0 | ||||||
Compensation expense for share-based awards | 1,662 | 1,662 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (1,684,537) | ||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (3,999) | $ (1) | (3,998) | ||||
Dissolution of Acacia Intellectual Property Fund, L.P. | 0 | 1,920 | (496) | (1,424) | |||
Acquisition of MalinJ1 | 11,042 | 11,042 | |||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 350,000 | 49,279,453 | |||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | 288,316 | $ 10,924 | $ 49 | (43,270) | 651,416 | (330,921) | 11,042 |
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 150,365 | 149,197 | 1,168 | ||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (1,168) | (1,168) | |||||
Accretion of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock to redemption value | (3,829) | $ 3,829 | (3,829) | ||||
Dividend on Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | (1,452) | (1,452) | |||||
Stock options exercised (in shares) | 60,000 | ||||||
Stock options exercised | 202 | $ 1 | 0 | 201 | |||
Issuance of common stock for vesting of restricted stock units, (in shares) | 28,834 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for vesting of restricted stock units | 0 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for unvested restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures (in shares) | 223,565 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for unvested restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures | 0 | ||||||
Compensation expense for share-based awards, (in shares) | 0 | ||||||
Compensation expense for share-based awards | 2,053 | 2,053 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (784,104) | ||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (4,012) | $ (1) | (4,011) | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 350,000 | 48,807,748 | |||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 430,475 | $ 14,753 | $ 49 | $ (47,281) | $ 648,389 | $ (181,724) | $ 11,042 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ 150,365 | $ 109,231 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
Change in fair value of investment, net | 2,752 | (5,474) |
Gain on sale of investment | (3,591) | (8,187) |
Depreciation and amortization | 10,688 | 4,800 |
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 110 | 7,051 |
Change in fair value of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock embedded derivatives | (8,280) | 8,754 |
Change in fair value of Series A warrants | 4,651 | 3,072 |
Change in fair value of Series B warrants | 44,037 | 46,412 |
Compensation expense for share-based awards | 2,053 | 1,662 |
Loss on foreign currency exchange | 89 | 4,905 |
Change in fair value of equity securities | (87,527) | (176,173) |
Gain on sale of equity securities | (116,129) | (7,352) |
Gain on sale of prepaid investment and derivative | 0 | (2,845) |
Earnings on equity investment in joint venture | (3,530) | 0 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | (747) | 5 |
Inventories | 1,906 | 0 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (78) | (2,919) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 760 | (2,546) |
Royalties and contingent legal fees payable | 301 | (16) |
Deferred revenue | (246) | 0 |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 15,742 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 13,326 | (19,620) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | (33,250) | 0 |
Patent acquisition | (21,000) | (13,780) |
Sale of investment at fair value | 3,591 | 12,409 |
Purchases of equity securities | (66,624) | (46,492) |
Sales of equity securities | 154,784 | 228,873 |
Maturities and sales of debt securities | 0 | 118,459 |
Cash distributed for notes receivable | (4,021) | 0 |
Acquisition of Life Sciences Portfolio equity securities | 0 | (280,263) |
Distributions received from equity investment in joint venture | 2,362 | 0 |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in operating subsidiary | 0 | (409) |
Purchases of property and equipment | (91) | (199) |
Net cash provided by investing activities | 35,751 | 18,598 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Repurchase of common stock | (4,012) | (3,998) |
Issuance of Senior Secured Notes, net of lender fee | 115,000 | 110,437 |
Paydown of Senior Secured Notes | (50,000) | 0 |
Senior Secured Notes issuance costs paid to other parties | 0 | (496) |
Dividend on Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | (1,452) | (1,382) |
Issuance of Series B warrants | 0 | 4,600 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 202 | 48 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 59,738 | 109,209 |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 108,815 | 108,187 |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning | 200,546 | 92,359 |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending | 309,361 | 200,546 |
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information: | ||
Interest paid | 7,336 | 1,259 |
Income taxes paid (refunded) | 25 | (3,482) |
Patent acquisition in exchange of notes receivable | 4,000 | 0 |
Patent acquisition accrued liabilities | 5,000 | 0 |
Distribution to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ 1,168 | $ 0 |
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Acacia Research Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or "our") is a permanent capital platform that purchases businesses based on the differentials between public and private market valuations. We use a wide range of transactional and operational capabilities to realize the intrinsic value in the businesses that we acquire. Our ideal transactions include the acquisition of public or private companies, the acquisition of divisions of other companies, or structured transactions that can result in the recapitalization or restructuring of the ownership of a business to enhance value. Our focus to date has been on companies with market values in the sub-$2 billion range and particularly on businesses valued at $1 billion or less. We are, however, opportunistic, and may pursue acquisitions that are larger under the right circumstance. We operate our business based on three key principles of People, Process and Performance and have built a management team with demonstrated expertise in Research, Transactions and Execution, and Operations and Management of our targeted acquisitions. We utilized these skill sets and resources to acquire a portfolio of equity securities of public and private life science businesses, or the “Life Sciences Portfolio,” in June 2020. As of December 31, 2021, we have monetized a portion of the portfolio while retaining an interest in a number of operating businesses, including a controlling interest in one of the companies in the portfolio. Further, some of the businesses in which we continue to hold an interest generate revenues through the receipt of royalties. Intellectual Property Operations – Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business Acacia invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. Through our Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business we are a principal in the licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, with our operating subsidiaries obtaining the rights in the patent portfolio or purchasing the patent portfolio outright. We assume all responsibility for advancing operational expenses while pursuing a patent licensing and enforcement program, and when applicable, share net licensing revenue with our patent partners as that program matures, on a pre-arranged and negotiated basis. We may also provide upfront capital to patent owners as an advance against future licensing revenue. Currently, on a consolidated basis, our operating subsidiaries own or control the rights to multiple patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and certain foreign counterparts, covering technologies used in a variety of industries. We generate revenues and related cash flows from the granting of IP rights for the use of patented technologies that our operating subsidiaries control or own. Our Intellectual Property Operations business depends upon the identification and investment in new patents, inventions and companies that own IP through our relationships with inventors, universities, research institutions, technology companies and others. If Acacia’s operating subsidiaries are unable to maintain those relationships and identify and grow new relationships, then they may not be able to identify new technology-based opportunities for sustainable revenue and/or revenue growth. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Acacia obtained control of one new patent portfolio. During 2020, Acacia obtained control of five new patent portfolios. Industrial Operations Acquisition On October 7, 2021, we consummated our first operating company acquisition of Printronix Holding Corporation and subsidiaries (“Printronix”). Printronix is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial impact printers, also known as line matrix printers, and related consumables and services. The Printronix business serves a diverse group of customers that operate across healthcare, food and beverage, manufacturing and logistics, and other sectors. This mature technology is known for its ability to operate in hazardous environments. Printronix has a manufacturing site located in Malaysia and third-party configuration sites located in the United States, Singapore and Holland, along with sales and support locations around the world to support its global network of users, channel partners and strategic alliances. This acquisition was made at what we believe to be an attractive purchase price, and we are now supporting existing management in its execution of strategic partnerships to generate growth. We acquired all of the outstanding stock of Printronix, for a cash purchase price of approximately $37.0 million, which included an initial $33.0 million cash payment and a $4.0 million working capital adjustment. The Company's consolidated financial statements include Printronix's consolidated operations from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Refer to Note 3 for additional information. COVID-19 Pandemic The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as of the date of this report. While the Company does not expect the current situation to present direct risks to its business, and it has not had a material impact to date, the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely impact the Company’s operations, as well as the operations of its licensees and other business partners. Our cash is held in major financial institutions primarily in government instruments. Our business is fully able to operate in a socially distanced and/or remote capacity and in accordance with applicable laws, policies and best practices. Our workforce is provided ample paid sick leave, and we have in place robust disaster recovery and business continuity policies that have been revised to account for a long-term remote work contingency such as this. However, the ongoing pandemic may present risks that we do not currently consider material or risks that may evolve quickly that could have a materially adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Principles The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Correction of Immaterial Error In connection with the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company identified and recorded an adjustment to the current and prior periods related to the estimated amortization period of deferred debt issuance costs. T he Company evaluated the error a nd determined that the related impact did not materially misstate previously issued consolidated financial statements. Although the Company concluded that the misstatement was n ot material to its previously issued consolidated financial statements, the Company has determined it is appropriate to revise its previously issued consolidated financial statements to correct for the error . Refer to Note 20 for additional information including a summary of the adjustments to certain previously reported financial information. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Acacia and its wholly and majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interests in Acacia’s majority-owned and controlled operating subsidiaries (“noncontrolling interests”) are separately presented as a component of stockholders’ equity. Consolidated net income or (loss) is adjusted to include the net (income) or loss attributed to noncontrolling interests in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity for total noncontrolling interests. In 2020, in connection with the transaction with Link Fund Solutions Limited, which is more fully described in Note 4, the Company acquired equity securities of Malin J1 Limited (“MalinJ1”). MalinJ1 is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements because the Company, through its interest in the equity securities of MalinJ1, has the ability to control the operations and activities of MalinJ1. Viamet HoldCo LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Acacia, is the majority shareholder of MalinJ1. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Acacia is the general partner of the Acacia Intellectual Property Fund, L.P. (the “Acacia IP Fund”), which was formed in August 2010. The Acacia IP Fund has been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since 2010, as Acacia’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the general partner of Acacia IP Fund, has the ability to control the operations and activities of the Acacia IP Fund. The Acacia IP Fund was terminated as of December 31, 2017 and dissolved in 2020. Segment Reporting The Company uses the management approach, which designates the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the basis of the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding our two reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Acacia believes that, of the significant accounting policies described herein, the accounting policies associated with revenue recognition, estimates of variable consideration for revenue, including sales returns, the valuation of equity securities without readily determinable fair value, the determination of excess and obsolete inventories, bad debt allowances and product warranty liabilities, the valuation of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (the “Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock”), embedded derivatives, Series A warrants (the “Series A Warrants”) and Series B warrants (the “Series B Warrants”), stock-based compensation expense, impairment of goodwill, patent-related and other intangible assets, the determination of the economic useful life of amortizable intangible assets, and income taxes and valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets, require its most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. Revenue Recognition Intellectual Property Operations Acacia's revenue is recognized upon transfer of control (i.e., by the granting) of promised bundled IP Rights and other contractual performance obligations to licensees in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those IP Rights. Revenue contracts that provide promises to grant the right to use IP Rights as they exist at the point in time at which the IP Rights are granted, are accounted for as performance obligations satisfied at a point in time and revenue is recognized at the point in time that the applicable performance obligations are satisfied and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. For the periods presented, revenue contracts executed by Acacia primarily provided for the payment of contractually determined, one-time, paid-up license fees in consideration for the grant of certain IP Rights for patented technologies owned or controlled by Acacia. Revenues also included license fees from sales-based revenue contracts, the majority of which were originally executed in prior periods, which provide for the payment of quarterly license fees based on quarterly sales of applicable product units by licensees (“Recurring License Revenue Agreements”). Revenues may also include court ordered settlements or awards related to our patent portfolio or sales of our patent portfolio. IP Rights granted included the following, as applicable: (i) the grant of a non-exclusive, future license to manufacture and/or sell products covered by patented technologies, (ii) a covenant-not-to-sue, (iii) the release of the licensee from certain claims, and (iv) the dismissal of any pending litigation. The IP Rights granted were generally perpetual in nature, extending until the legal expiration date of the related patents. The individual IP Rights are not accounted for as separate performance obligations, as (i) the nature of the promise, within the context of the contract, is to grant combined items to which the promised IP Rights are inputs and (ii) the Company's promise to grant each individual IP right described above to the customer is not separately identifiable from other promises to grant IP Rights in the contract. Since the promised IP Rights are not individually distinct, Acacia combined each individual IP Right in the contract into a bundle of IP Rights that is distinct, and accounted for all of the IP Rights promised in the contract as a single performance obligation. The IP Rights granted were “functional IP rights” that have significant standalone functionality. Acacia’s subsequent activities do not substantively change that functionality and do not significantly affect the utility of the IP to which the licensee has rights. Acacia’s operating subsidiaries have no further obligation with respect to the grant of IP Rights, including no express or implied obligation to maintain or upgrade the technology, or provide future support or services. The contracts provide for the grant of the licenses, covenants-not-to-sue, releases, and other significant deliverables upon execution of the contract. Licensees legally obtain control of the IP Rights upon execution of the contract. As such, the earnings process is complete and revenue is recognized upon the execution of the contract, when collectability is probable and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenue contracts generally provide for payment of contractual amounts within 15-90 days of execution of the contract, or the end of the quarter in which the sale or usage occurs for Recurring License Revenue Agreements. Contractual payments made by licensees are generally non-refundable. For sales-based royalties from Recurring License Revenue Agreements, Acacia includes in the transaction price some or all of an amount of estimated variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Notwithstanding, revenue is recognized for a sales-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of IP Rights when the later of (i) the subsequent sale or usage occurs, or (ii) the performance obligation to which some or all of the sales-based royalty has been allocated has been satisfied. Estimates are generally based on historical levels of activity, if available. Revenues from contracts with significant financing components (either explicit or implicit) are recognized at an amount that reflects the price that a licensee would have paid if the licensee had paid cash for the IP Rights when they are granted to the licensee. In determining the transaction price, Acacia adjusts the promised amount of consideration for the effects of the time value of money. As a practical expedient, Acacia does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if Acacia expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the entity grants promised IP Rights to a customer and when the customer pays for the IP Rights will be one year or less. In general, Acacia is required to make certain judgments and estimates in connection with the accounting for revenue contracts with customers. Such areas may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, determining whether a promise to grant a license is distinct from other promised goods or services, evaluating whether a license transfers to a customer at a point in time or over time, allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations, determining whether contracts contain a significant financing component, and estimating revenues recognized at a point in time for sales-based royalties. License revenues were comprised of the following for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Paid-up license revenue agreements $ 73,585 $ 28,389 Recurring License Revenue Agreements 2,458 1,393 Total $ 76,043 $ 29,782 Industrial Operations Printronix recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive for providing those goods or services. To determine the transaction price, Printronix estimates the amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer. Elements of variable consideration are estimated at the time of sale which primarily include product rights of return, rebates, price protection and other incentives that occur under established sales programs. These estimates are developed using the expected value or the most likely amount method and are reviewed and updated, as necessary, at each reporting period. Revenues, inclusive of variable consideration, are recognized to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal recognized will not occur in future periods. The provision for returns and sales allowances is determined by an analysis of the historical rate of returns and sales allowances over recent quarters, and adjusted to reflect management’s future expectations. Printronix enters into contract arrangements that may include various combinations of tangible products (which include printers, consumables and parts) and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Printronix evaluates whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as a single contract and whether the combined or single contract has more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires judgement, and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple distinct performance obligations may impact the amount of revenue recorded in a reporting period. Printronix deems performance obligations to be distinct if the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with readily available resources (i.e. capable of being distinct) and if the transfer of products or services is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract (i.e. distinct within the context of the contract). For contract arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, Printronix allocates the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices for each performance obligation. In general, standalone selling prices are observable for tangible products and standard software while standalone selling prices for repair and maintenance services are developed with an expected cost-plus margin or residual approach. Regional pricing, marketing strategies and business practices are evaluated to derive the estimated standalone selling price using a cost-plus margin methodology. Printronix recognizes revenue for each performance obligation upon transfer of control of the promised goods or services. Control is deemed to have been transferred when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and has obtained substantially all of the remaining benefits from the goods and services. The determination of whether control transfers at a point in time or over time requires judgment and includes consideration of the following: 1) the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided as Printronix performs its promises, 2) the performance creates or enhances an asset that is under control of the customer, 3) the performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to Printronix, and 4) Printronix has an enforceable right to payment for its performance completed to date. Revenues for products are generally recognized upon shipment, whereas revenues for services are generally recognized over time, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition have been met. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred. Service revenue commissions are tied to the revenue recognized during the current year of the related sale. Printronix offers printer-maintenance services through service agreements that customers may purchase separately from the printer. These agreements commence upon expiration of the standard warranty period. Printronix provides the point-of-customer-contact, dispatches calls and sells the parts used for printer repairs to service providers. Printronix contracts third parties to perform the on-site repair services at the time of sale which covers the period of service at a set amount. The maintenance service agreements are separately priced at a stand-alone value. For those transactions in which maintenance service agreements are purchased concurrently with the purchase of printers, the revenue is deferred based on the selling price, which approximates the stand-alone value for separately sold maintenance services agreements. Revenue from maintenance service contracts are recognized on a straight-line basis over the period of each individual contract, which is consistent with the pattern in which the benefit is consumed by the customer. Printronix's net revenues from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021 were comprised of the following (in thousands): Printers, consumables and parts $ 10,934 Services 1,070 Total $ 12,004 Refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding net sales to customers by geographic region. Deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets represents a contract liability under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 and consists of payments and billings in advance of the performance. Printronix recognized approximately $800,000 in revenue that was previously included in the beginning balance (October 7, 2021) of deferred revenue during the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Printronix's payment terms vary by the type and location of its customers and the products, solutions or services offered. The time between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, Printronix has determined that its contracts do not include a significant financing component. Printronix's remaining performance obligations, following the transfer of products to customers, primarily relate to repair and support services. The aggregated transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for arrangements with an original term exceeding one year was $772,000, inclusive of deferred revenue, as of December 31, 2021. On average, remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2021 are expected to be recognized over a period of approximately two years. Cost of Revenues Intellectual Property Operations Cost of revenues include the costs and expenses incurred in connection with Acacia’s patent licensing and enforcement activities, including inventor royalties paid to original patent owners, patent maintenance and prosecution costs, contingent legal fees paid to external patent counsel, other patent-related legal expenses paid to external patent counsel, licensing and enforcement related research, consulting and other expenses paid to third-parties and the amortization of patent-related investment costs. Cost of revenues were comprised of the following for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Inventor royalties $ 1,142 $ 7,349 Contingent legal fees 12,074 7,419 Litigation and licensing expenses 5,462 5,683 Amortization of patents 9,851 4,681 Other patent portfolio expense (income) 162 (308) Total $ 28,691 $ 24,824 Inventor Royalties and Contingent Legal Expenses Inventor royalties are expensed in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the related revenues are recognized. Patent costs, including any upfront advances paid to patent owners by Acacia’s operating subsidiaries, that are recoverable from future net revenues are amortized over the estimated economic useful life of the related patents, or as the prepaid royalties are earned by the inventor, as appropriate, and the related expense is included in amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Any unamortized upfront advances recovered from net revenues are expensed in the period recovered and included in amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Contingent legal fees are expensed in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the related revenues are recognized. In instances where there are no recoveries from potential infringers, no contingent legal fees are paid; however, Acacia’s operating subsidiaries may be liable for certain out of pocket legal costs incurred pursuant to the underlying legal services agreement. Inventor royalty and contingent legal agreements generally provide for payment by the Company of contractual amounts 30 days subsequent to the quarter end during which related license fee payments are received from licensees by the Company. Industrial Operations Included in cost of sales are inventory costs (refer to " Inventories " below), indirect labor, overhead and warranty costs. Printronix offers both assurance-type and service-type product warranties with varying terms depending on the product, region and customer contracts. Warranty periods range from three months to two years. The provision for warranty costs is determined by applying the historical claims experience and estimated repair costs to the outstanding units under warranty. The following is a summary of the accrued warranty liabilities for the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Beginning balance (October 7, 2021) $ 260 Estimated future warranty expense 17 Warranty claims settled (55) Ending balance $ 222 Concentrations Intellectual Property Operations Financial instruments that potentially subject Acacia to concentrations of credit risk are cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Acacia places its cash equivalents primarily in highly rated money market funds and investment grade marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents are also invested in deposits with certain financial institutions and may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. Acacia has not experienced any significant losses on its deposits of cash and cash equivalents. Two licensees individually accounted for 66% and 16% of revenues recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021. Three licensees individually accounted for 64%, 10% and 7% of revenues recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020. Historically, Acacia has not had material foreign operations. Based on the jurisdiction of the entity obligated to satisfy payment obligations pursuant to the applicable license revenue arrangement, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 69% and 8%, respectively, of revenues were attributable to licensees domiciled in foreign jurisdictions. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Acacia generated substantial revenue from a paid-up licensee domiciled in an Asia-Pacific country. Refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding revenue from customers by geographic region. Two licensees individually represented approximately 59% and 41% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2021. Two licensees individually represented approximately 62% and 21% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2020. Industrial Operations No single Printronix customer accounted for more than 10% of revenue during the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Printronix has foreign operations, refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding net sales to customers by geographic region. Accounts receivable from one customer represented 11% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2021. Exposure to credit risk is limited by the large number of customers comprising the remainder of the Printronix customer base and by periodic customer credit evaluations performed by Printronix. No Printronix vendor accounted for 10% or more of purchases during the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Accounts payable to one vendor represented 14% of accounts payable as of December 31, 2021. Cash and Cash Equivalents Acacia considers all highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. For the periods presented, Acacia’s cash equivalents are comprised of investments in AAA rated money market funds that invest in first-tier only securities, which primarily include domestic commercial paper and securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies. Equity Securities at Fair Value Investments in equity securities are reported at fair value on a recurring basis, with related realized and unrealized gains and losses in the value of such securities recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in other income or (expense). Dividend income is included in other income or (expense). Refer to Note 11 for additional information related to fair value measurements. Equity securities at fair value for the periods presented were comprised of the following: Security Type Cost Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) December 31, 2021: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 56,037 $ 262,811 $ (1,488) $ 317,360 Equity securities 43,822 2,068 (1,472) 44,418 Total $ 99,859 $ 264,879 $ (2,960) $ 361,778 December 31, 2020: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 32,765 $ 72,689 $ (583) $ 104,871 Equity securities 4,086 1,410 (1,264) 4,232 Total $ 36,851 $ 74,099 $ (1,847) $ 109,103 Debt Securities Investments in debt securities were reported at fair value on a recurring basis, with related realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in other income or (expense). Realized and unrealized gains and losses were recorded based on the specific identification method. Interest is included in other income or (expense). During the year ended December 31, 2020, we sold our investments in debt securities, resulting in proceeds from the sales and maturities of $118.5 million. Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value For equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company elected to report them under the measurement alternative. They are reported at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The fair values of the private company securities were estimated based on recent financing transactions and secondary market transactions and factoring in any adjustments for illiquidity or preference of these securities. Changes in fair value are reported in the consolidated statements of operations in other income or (expense). To date, the Company has not recorded any impairments nor upward or downward adjustments on our equity securities without readily determinable fair values held as of December 31, 2021. Refer to Note 4 for additional information. Equity Method Investments Equity investments in common stock and in-substance common stock without readily determinable fair values in companies over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Acacia includes its proportionate share of earnings and/or losses of its equity method investees in earnings on equity investment in joint venture in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 4 for additional information. Investments in preferred stock with substantive liquidation preferences are accounted for at cost, (subject to impairment considerations, as described below, if any), as adjusted for the impact of changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. In-substance common stock is an investment in an entity that has risk and reward characteristics that are substantially similar to that entity's common stock. An investment in preferred stock with substantive liquidation preferences over common stock, is not substantially similar to common stock, and therefore is not considered in-substance common stock. A liquidation preference is substantive if the investment has a stated liquidation preference that is significant, from a fair value perspective, in relation to the purchase price of the investment. A liquidation preference in an investee that has sufficient subordinated equity from a fair value perspective is substantive because, in the event of liquidation, the investment will not participate in substantially all of the investee's losses, if any. The initial determination of whether an investment is substantially similar to common stock is made on the initial date of investment if the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee. That determination is reconsidered if (i) contractual terms of the investment are changed, (ii) there is a significant change in the capital structure of the investee, including the investee's receipt of additional subordinated financing, or (iii) the Company obtains an additional interest in an investment, resulting in the method of accounting for the cumulative interest being based on the characteristics of the investment at the date at which the Company obtains the additional interest. Investment at Fair Value On an individual investment basis, Acacia may elect to account for investments in companies where the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee, at fair value. If the fair value method is applied to an investment that would otherwise be accounted for under the equity method of accounting, it is applied to all of the financial interests in the same entity that are eligible items (i.e., common stock and warrants). We elected the fair value method for our investment in Veritone, Inc. (“Veritone”) upon acquisition of the investment. Since March 2021, we have no more investment in Veritone stocks and warrants. Refer to Note 5 for additional information. Impairment of Investments Acacia reviews its investments quarterly for indicators of other-than-temporary impairment. This determination requires significant judgment. In making this judgment, Acacia considers available quantitative and qualitative evidence in evaluating potential impairment of its investments. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, Acacia evaluates, among other factors, general market conditions and the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost. Acacia also considers specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of and business outlook for the investee, including industry and sector performance, changes in technology, and operational and financing cash flow factors. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and a new cost basis in the investment is established. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Intellectual Property Operations Acacia performs credit evaluations of its licensees with significant receivable balances, if any, and has not experienced any significant credit losses. Accounts receivable are recorded at the executed contract amount and generally do not bear interest. Collateral is not required. An allowance for doubtful accounts may be established to reflect the Company’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance, and is reflected as a contra-asset account on the balance sheets and a charge to general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the applicable period. The allowance is determined based on known troubled accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence. There was no allowance for doubtful accounts established as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Industrial Operations Printronix's accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Printronix performs initial and periodic credit evaluations on customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current creditworthiness. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by evaluating individual customer receivables, based on contractual terms, reviewing the financial condition of customers, and from the historical experience of write-offs. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the account has become uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. As of December 31, 2021, Printronix's combined allowance for doubtful accounts and allowance for sales returns was $78,000. Inventories Printronix's inventories, which include material, labor and overhead costs, are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined at standard cost adjusted on a first-in, first-out basis for variances. Cost includes shipping and handling fees and other costs, including freight insurance and customs duties for international shipments, which are subsequently expensed to cost of sales. Printronix evaluates and records a provision to reduce the carrying value of inventory for estimated excess and obsolete stocks based upon forecasted demand, planned obsolescence and market conditions. Refer to Note 6 for additional information. Long-Term Restricted Cash Restricted cash relates primarily to the proceeds received from the issuance of Series A Rede |
ACQUISITION
ACQUISITION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
ACQUISITION | ACQUISITION On October 7, 2021, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement and acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Printronix. Printronix became a consolidated subsidiary of our operations as of this date. Printronix provides multi-technology printing solutions for the industrial, financial and logistics transportation industries. Printronix is engaged in the business of selling (i) line matrix printers, serial dot matrix printers, impact printers and related consumables and parts, (ii) continuous form paper, (iii) printer management tools and (iv) services related to the foregoing throughout the world. The products are generally used in industrial settings such as manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Printronix has a manufacturing site located in Malaysia and third-party configuration sites located in the United States, Singapore, and Holland, along with sales and support locations around the world to support its global network of users, channel partners and strategic alliances. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information, as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2020: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (Unaudited, in thousands) Pro forma: Revenues $ 119,725 $ 67,663 Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation 153,641 106,919 We had material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the above pro forma revenues and net income. These adjustments included an increase of $2.8 million in property and equipment related to the finalization of the valuations and an increase of $1.9 million related to finished goods inventory. The adjustments also included a decrease of $557,000 in deferred revenue. In 2021, we incurred $457,000 of acquisition-related costs. These expenses are included in general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are reflected in pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2020, in the table above. The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Printronix and the recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands): Fair value of consideration transferred: Cash $ 35,937 Transaction expenses paid to Sellers 1,405 Other purchase price adjustments (200) Total consideration 37,142 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents 3,892 Trade receivables 8,281 Inventories 10,837 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,786 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,261 Leased right-of-use assets 1,590 Customer relationships 5,300 Trade names and trademarks 3,430 Patents 3,400 Other assets 752 Trade and other payables (7,849) Deferred revenue (1,941) Long-term lease liabilities (1,590) Other long-term liabilities (3,477) Total identifiable net assets 29,672 Goodwill $ 7,470 Intangible Assets and Liabilities As of December 31, 2021, management has finalized the valuations of all acquired assets and liabilities assumed in the acquisition. Goodwill of $7.5 million represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill recognized is primarily attributed to the assembled workforce of Printronix and new customer relationships that did not exist at the time of the transaction. None of the goodwill resulting from the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. All of the goodwill acquired is allocated to the Printronix reporting unit. Other intangible assets include $5.3 million of customer relationships, $3.4 million of patents, and $3.4 million of trade names and trademarks, all with weighted average useful lives of 7 years. Refer to Note 8 for additional information. The fair values of all intangibles were estimated using the income approach. Specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method was applied in the valuation of the customer relationships, and the relief-from-royalty method was applied in the valuation of the patents and trade names. These fair value measurements are based on significant inputs unobservable in the market and, therefore, represent a Level 3 measurement as defined in ASC 820. The key assumptions in applying the multi-period excess earnings method include the discount rate, attrition rate, estimated profit margin and contributory asset charges. The key assumptions in applying the relief-from-royalty method include the applicable projected revenues, discount rate, remaining economic life or rate of obsolescence and estimated royalty rate. Refer to Note 11 for additional information related to fair value measurements. |
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INV
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT | EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTOn April 3, 2020, the Company entered into an Option Agreement with LF Equity Income Fund (“Seller”), which included general terms through which the Company was provided the option to purchase life sciences equity securities in a portfolio of public and private companies (“Life Sciences Portfolio”) for an aggregate purchase price of £223.9 million, approximately $277.5 million at the exchange rate on April 3, 2020. On June 4, 2020, the Company executed the Transaction Agreement between Link Fund Solutions Limited, Seller, and the Company. Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, the Company agreed to purchase from Seller and Seller agreed to transfer to the Company the specified equity securities of all companies in the Life Sciences Portfolio at set prices at various future dates. The transfer dates would vary among the Life Sciences Portfolio companies as the Transaction Agreement gives the Company the exclusive right to determine when to call for transfer of each security, and because each Life Sciences Portfolio company (or its existing equity holders) may be required to approve the transfer due to rights of first refusals and other company-specific terms and conditions. Thus, the execution of the Transaction Agreement resulted in forward contracts for the Company to purchase equity securities in each public and private company at a specified price on a future date. In accordance with the Transaction Agreement, the Company transferred the total purchase price of £223.9 million into an escrow account. Upon the transfer of equity securities in the Life Sciences Portfolio to the Company, the associated funds were released from the escrow account to Seller based on the consideration amount assigned to the equity securities for such Life Sciences Portfolio company in the Transaction Agreement. As of December 31, 2020, all of the equity securities in the Life Sciences Portfolio were transferred to the Company pursuant to the Transaction Agreement. The Company has sold a portion of the equity securities of such Life Sciences Portfolio while retaining an interest in a number of operating businesses, including a controlling interest in one of the companies. For accounting purposes, the total purchase price of the Life Sciences Portfolio was allocated to the individual equity securities based on their individual fair values as of April 3, 2020, in order to establish an appropriate cost basis for each of the acquired securities. The fair values of the public company securities were based on their quoted market price. The fair values of the private company securities were estimated based on recent financing transactions and secondary market transactions and factoring in a discount for the illiquidity of these securities. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the total fair value of the remaining Life Sciences Portfolio investment was $343.1 million and $267.8 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2020, Seller returned a total of £4.5 million of the Company’s prepaid investment upon the failure to obtain the approval of the existing equity holders, pursuant to their rights of first refusals, of one of the companies in connection with the transfer of its securities. In addition, due to an ownership restriction applicable to one of the companies, the Company sold a small portion of an equity securities derivative for £33,000 before the remaining shares of such company could be transferred to us. The Company recognized a net gain of $2.8 million related to the returned prepaid investments and sale of the derivative. Changes in the fair value of Acacia’s investment in the Life Sciences Portfolio are recorded as unrealized gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations. The consolidated statements of operations reflected the following net realized and unrealized gains from our Life Sciences Portfolio: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in fair value of equity securities of public companies $ 188,875 $ 72,104 Change in fair value of equity securities without readily determinable fair value — 103,751 Conversion of equity securities without readily determinable fair value (102,067) — Gain (loss) on sale of equity securities of public companies 115,172 (3,930) Gain on sale of prepaid investment and derivative — 2,845 Net realized and unrealized gain $ 201,980 $ 174,770 On October 13, 2021, Adaptix Limited issued $4.0 million in limited unsecured notes due in 2026 to Ratcliffe 2 Ltd., a subsidiary of Merton Healthcare Holdco II LLC. The interest rate on the notes is 8 percent per year. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded $69,000 in interest income related to the notes. The receivable was $4.0 million and is included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021. As part of the Company’s acquisition of equity securities in the Life Sciences Portfolio, the Company acquired a majority interest in the equity securities of MalinJ1 (63.9%), which were transferred to the Company on December 3, 2020. The acquisition of the MalinJ1 securities was accounted for as an asset acquisition as there was a change of control of MalinJ1 and substantially all of the fair value of the assets acquired was concentrated in a single identifiable asset, an investment in Viamet Pharmaceuticals Holdings, LLC (“Viamet”). As such, the cost basis of the MalinJ1 securities was used to allocate to the Viamet investment, the single identifiable asset, and no goodwill was recognized. The Company through its consolidation of MalinJ1 accounts for the Viamet investment under the equity method as MalinJ1 owns 41.0% of outstanding shares of Viamet. During the year ended December 31, 2021, our consolidated earnings on equity investment was $3.5 million, included in the consolidated statement of operations, and distributions received amounted to approximately $2.4 million to Acacia and approximately $1.2 million to noncontrolling interests. |
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | |
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE | INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE During 2016 and 2017, Acacia made certain investments in Veritone. As a result of these transactions, Acacia received an aggregate total of 4,119,521 shares of Veritone common stock and warrants to purchase a total of 1,120,432 shares of Veritone common stock at an exercise price of $13.61 per share expiring between 2020 and 2027. During 2018, Acacia sold 2,700,000 shares Veritone common stock and recorded a realized loss of $19.1 million. During 2019, Acacia sold 1,121,071 shares Veritone common stock and recorded a realized loss of $9.2 million. During the year ended December 31, 2020, Acacia sold all remaining 298,450 shares of Veritone common stock and recorded a realized loss of $3.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2020, Acacia exercised 963,712 warrants and recorded a realized gain of $11.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Acacia exercised all remaining 156,720 warrants and recorded a realized gain of $3.6 million. The Company no longer has an investment in Veritone common stock and warrants. Unrealized and realized gains or losses from our investment in Veritone are recorded in the change in fair value of investment and gain on sale of investment, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations. The consolidated statements of operations reflected the following net realized and unrealized gains: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in fair value of investment, warrants $ (2,752) $ 1,996 Change in fair value of investment, common stock — 3,478 Gain on sale of investment, warrants 3,591 11,503 Loss on sale of investment, common stock — (3,316) Net realized and unrealized gain $ 839 $ 13,661 |
INVENTORIES
INVENTORIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INVENTORIES, NET | INVENTORIES Printronix's inventories consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Raw materials $ 3,207 Subassemblies and work in process 1,712 Finished goods 4,011 Inventories $ 8,930 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT,
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Machinery and equipment $ 2,077 $ — Furniture and fixtures 1,036 144 Computer hardware and software 614 152 Leasehold improvements 1,034 120 4,761 416 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (578) (146) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 4,183 $ 270 Total depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations was $438,000 and $119,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Our Intellectual Property Operations includes depreciation and amortization in general and administrative expenses, and our Industrial Operations, for the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, allocates depreciation and amortization to all applicable operating expense categories. |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Beginning balance $ — Acquisition of business 7,470 Impairment losses — Ending balance $ 7,470 The ending balance of goodwill includes no accumulated impairment losses to date. Refer to Note 3 for additional information related to the Printronix acquisition. Other intangible assets, net consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 Weighted Average Amortization Period Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In thousands) Patents: Intellectual property operations 6 years $ 331,403 $ (294,341) $ 37,062 Industrial operations 7 years 3,400 (112) 3,288 Total patents 334,803 (294,453) 40,350 Customer relationships - industrial operations 7 years 5,300 (174) 5,126 Trade name and trademarks - industrial operations 7 years 3,430 (113) 3,317 Total $ 343,533 $ (294,740) $ 48,793 December 31, 2020 Weighted Average Amortization Period Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In thousands) Patents: Intellectual property operations 7 years $ 336,834 $ (319,922) $ 16,912 Total patents $ 336,834 $ (319,922) $ 16,912 Total intangible asset amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations was $10.3 million and $4.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company did not record charges related to the impairment of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. There was approximately $152,000 in accelerated amortization of intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 and none in 2020. During 2021, Acacia reduced its gross patent costs and accumulated amortization by approximately $35.0 million for patents that were fully amortized. Intellectual Property Operations amortization of patents is expensed in cost of revenues and Industrial Operations amortization, for the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, is expensed in general and administrative expenses. The following table presents the scheduled annual aggregate amortization expense (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2022 $ 12,136 2023 12,068 2024 10,692 2025 8,348 2026 2,483 Thereafter 3,066 Total $ 48,793 During the year ended December 31, 2021, Acacia accrued certain patent and patent rights acquisition costs, of which $5.0 million is due February 18, 2023. Such amount is included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021. |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURR
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Accrued legal expenses $ — $ 2,284 Customer deposit 3,000 — Income taxes payable 506 — Product warranty liability, current 84 — Service contract costs 307 — Short-term lease liability 935 589 Other accrued liabilities 957 834 Total $ 5,789 $ 3,707 |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT
STARBOARD INVESTMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Starboard Investment [Abstract] | |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT | STARBOARD INVESTMENT Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock On November 18, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Starboard Value LP (“Starboard”) and certain funds and accounts affiliated with, or managed by, Starboard (collectively, the “Buyers”) pursuant to which the Company issued (i) 350,000 shares of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and a stated value of $100 per share, and (ii) Series A Warrants to purchase up to 5 million shares of the Company’s common stock to the Buyers. The Securities Purchase Agreement also established the terms of certain senior secured notes and additional Series B Warrants which may be issued to Starboard in the future. On June 4, 2020, the Company entered into a Supplemental Agreement, as defined below under “Senior Secured Notes”, with certain contractual agreements affecting the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, reflected below. The Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock can be converted into a number of shares of common stock equal to (i) the stated value thereof plus accrued and unpaid dividends, divided by (ii) the conversion price of $3.65 (subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments). Holders may elect to convert the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock at any time. The Company may elect to convert the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock any time on or after November 15, 2025, provided that the closing price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds 190% of the conversion price for 30 consecutive trading days and assuming certain other conditions of the common stock have been met. Holders have the option to redeem all or a portion of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock during the period of May 15, 2022 through August 15, 2022, provided that there is not outstanding at least $50.0 million aggregate principal of senior secured notes to the Buyers pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement at the time of the redemption. Holders also have the option to redeem all or a portion of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock during the period of November 15, 2024 through February 15, 2025. Additionally, holders have the option to redeem all or a portion of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock upon the occurrence of (i) a change of control or (ii) various other triggering events, such as the suspension from trading or delisting of the Company’s common stock. If the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock is redeemed at the option of the holders, the redemption price may include a make-whole amount or a stated premium, depending on the redemption scenario. The Company may redeem all, and not less than all, of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (i) upon a change of control or (ii) during the period of May 15, 2022 through August 15, 2022, provided that there is not outstanding at least $50.0 million aggregate principal of the senior secured notes at the time of the redemption, and assuming certain conditions of the common stock have been met. If the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock is redeemed at the option of the Company, the redemption price would include a make-whole amount or a 15% premium depending on the circumstances. If any Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock remains outstanding on November 15, 2027, the Company shall redeem such Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock in cash. In all redemption scenarios, the redemption price for the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock includes the stated value plus accrued and unpaid dividends. In addition, depending on the redemption scenario, the redemption price may also include a make-whole amount or stated premium as described above. When the Company issues Notes, the Holder may exchange the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock for (i) Notes and (ii) Series B Warrants to purchase common stock. The Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock accrues cumulative dividends quarterly at annual rate of 3.0% on the stated value. Upon certain triggering events, the dividend rate will increase to 7.0% if the triggering event occurs before an approved investment or 10.0% on the stated value if the triggering event occurs after an approved investment. In connection with the approved investment in June 2020, the Company and the Buyers agreed that the dividend rate on the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock would accrue at 3.0% so long as no triggering event occurs and the Company maintains $35.0 million in escrow. Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock also participates on an as-converted basis in any regular or special dividends paid to common stockholders. During October 2021, the Company consummated a suitable acquisition, accordingly $35.0 million was released to the Company from escrow (refer to Note 3). Upon consummation of the approved acquisition in October 2021, the dividend rate increased to 8.0% on the stated value. There are no accrued and unpaid dividends as of December 31, 2021. Holders of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock have the right to vote with common stockholders on an as-converted basis on all matters. Holders of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock will also be entitled to a separate class vote with respect to amendments to the Company’s organizational documents that generally have an adverse effect on the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock. Upon liquidation of the Company, holders of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock have a liquidation preference over holders of our common stock and will be entitled to receive, prior to any distribution to holders of our common stock, an amount equal to the greater of (i) the stated value plus accrued and unpaid dividends or (ii) the amount that would have been received if the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock had been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event at the then effective conversion price. The Company determined that certain features of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock should be bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative. Each of these features are bundled together as a single, compound embedded derivative. During 2019, total proceeds received and transaction costs incurred from the issuance of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock amounted to $35.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Proceeds received were allocated based on the fair value of the instrument without the Series A Warrants and of the Series A Warrants themselves at the time of issuance. The proceeds allocated to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock were then further allocated between the host preferred stock instrument and the embedded derivative, with the embedded derivative recorded at fair value and the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock recorded at the residual amount. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the Series A Warrants, embedded derivative, and Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock was $4.8 million, $21.2 million, and $8.9 million, respectively. Transaction costs were also allocated between the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and the Series A Warrants on the same basis as the proceeds. The transaction costs allocated to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock were treated as a discount to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock. The transaction costs allocated to the Series A Warrants were expensed as incurred. The Company classifies the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock as mezzanine equity as the instrument will become redeemable at the option of the holder in various scenarios or otherwise on November 15, 2027. As it is probable that the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock will become redeemable, the Company accretes the instrument to its redemption value using the effective interest method and recognizes any changes against additional paid in capital in the absence of retained earnings. Accretion for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $3.8 million and $2.8 million, respectively. In connection with the issuance of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, the Company executed a Registration Rights Agreement with Starboard and the Buyers and a Governance Agreement with Starboard and certain affiliates of Starboard. Under the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company agreed to provide certain registration rights with respect to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and shares of common stock issued upon conversion. In accordance with the Governance Agreement, the Company agreed to (i) increase the size of the Board of Directors from six to seven members, (ii) appoint Jonathan Sagal as a director of the Company, (iii) grant Starboard the right to recommend two additional directors for appointment to the board, (iv) form a Strategic Committee of the Board tasked with sourcing and performing due diligence on potential acquisition targets, (v) appoint certain directors to the Strategic Committee, and (vi) appoint a director to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The following features of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock are required to be bifurcated from the host preferred stock and accounted for separately as an embedded derivative: (i) the right of the holders to redeem the shares (the “put option”), (ii) the right of the holders to receive common stock upon conversion of the shares (the “conversion option”), (iii) the right of the Company to redeem the shares (the “call option”), and (iv) the change in dividend rate upon consummation of an approved investment or a triggering event (the “contingent dividend rate feature”). These features are required to be accounted for separately from the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock because the features were determined to be not clearly and closely related to the debt-like host and also did not meet any other scope exceptions for derivative accounting. Therefore, these features are bundled together and are accounted for as a single, compound embedded derivative liability. Accordingly, we have recorded an embedded derivative liability representing the combined fair value of each of these features. The embedded derivative liability is adjusted to reflect fair value at each period end with changes in fair value recorded other income or (expense) in the “Change in fair value of the Series A and B warrants and embedded derivatives” financial statement line item of the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair value of the Series A embedded derivative was $18.4 million and $26.7 million, respectively. Series A Warrants On November 18, 2019, in connection with the issuance of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, the Company issued detachable Series A Warrants to acquire up to 5 million shares of common stock at a price of $3.65 per share (subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments) at any time during a period of eight years beginning on the instrument’s issuance date of the Series A Warrants. The fair value of the Series A Warrants was $4.8 million upon issuance. The Series A Warrants will be recognized at fair value at each reporting period until exercised, with changes in fair value recognized in other income or (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair value of the Series A Warrants was $11.3 million and $6.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, the Series A Warrants have not been exercised. The Series A Warrants are classified as a liability in accordance with ASC 480, "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity", as the agreement provides for net cash settlement upon a change in control, which is outside the control of the Company. Series B Warrants On February 25, 2020, pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement with Starboard and the Buyers, the Company issued Series B Warrants to purchase up to 100 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price (subject to certain price-based anti-dilution adjustments) of either (i) $5.25 per share, if exercising by cash payment, within 30 months from the issuance date (i.e., August 25, 2022); or (ii) $3.65 per share, if exercising by cancellation of a portion of Notes. The Company issued the Series B Warrants for an aggregate purchase price of $4.6 million. The Series B Warrants expire on November 15, 2027. In connection with the issuance of the Notes on June 4, 2020, the terms of certain of the Series B Warrants were amended to permit the payment of the lower exercise price of $3.65 through the payment of cash, rather than only through the cancellation of Notes outstanding, at any time until the expiration date of November 15, 2027. 31,506,849 of the Series B Warrants are subject to this adjustment with the remaining balance of 68,493,151 Series B Warrants continuing under their original terms. As of December 31, 2021, the Series B Warrants have not been exercised. The Series B Warrants will be recognized at fair value at each reporting period until exercised, with changes in fair value recognized in other income or (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair value of the Series B Warrants was $96.4 million and $52.3 million, respectively. The Series B Warrants are classified as a liability in accordance with ASC 480, "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity", as the agreement provides for net cash settlement upon a change in control, which is outside the control of the Company. Senior Secured Notes On June 4, 2020, pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated November 18, 2019 with Starboard and the Buyers, the Company issued $115.0 million in Notes to the Buyers. Also on June 4, 2020, in connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into a Supplemental Agreement with Starboard (the “Supplemental Agreement”), as discussed further below. On June 30, 2020, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Merton Acquisition HoldCo LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merton”) and Starboard, on behalf of itself and on behalf of certain funds and accounts under its management, including the holders of the Notes. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the holders of the Notes exchanged the entire outstanding principal amount for new senior notes (the “New Notes”) issued by Merton having an aggregate outstanding original principal amount of $115.0 million. The New Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.00% per annum and had a maturity date of December 31, 2020. The New Notes are fully guaranteed by the Company and are secured by an all-assets pledge of the Company and Merton and non-recourse equity pledges of each of the Company’s material subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the New Notes (i) are deemed to be “Notes” for purposes of the Securities Purchase Agreement, (ii) are deemed to be “June 2020 Approved Investment Notes” for purposes of the Supplemental Agreement, and with the Company agreeing to redeem $80.0 million principal amount of the New Notes by September 30, 2020 and $35.0 million principal amount of the New Notes by December 31, 2020, and (iii) are deemed to be “Notes” for the purposes of the Series B Warrants, and therefore may be tendered pursuant to a Note Cancellation under the Series B Warrants on the terms set forth in the Series B Warrants and the New Notes. Delivery of notes in the form of the New Notes will also satisfy the delivery of Exchange Notes pursuant to Section 16(i) of the Certificate of Designations of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share. The New Notes will not be deemed to be “Notes” for the purposes of the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 18, 2019, by and among the Company, Starboard and the Buyers. Because the New Notes are to be settled within twelve months pursuant to their terms, they are classified as current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company capitalized $4.6 million in lender fees and $0.5 million in other issuance costs associated with the issuance of the Notes. The $4.6 million of lender fees were initially recognized as long-term deferred debt issuance costs and were included in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets up to and as of September 30, 2021, and were to be amortized to interest expense until November 15, 2027, the original maturity/expiration date of the transactions governed by the Starboard investment. During the fourth quarter of 2021, it was determined the correct deferred debt issuance costs amortization period was the approximate seven month period ended December 31, 2020, the initial redemption date of the Notes. Accordingly, the Company has adjusted the related prior period consolidated financial statements to reflect this correction. Refer to Note 20 " Correction of Immaterial Error " for additional information. The $0.5 million issuance costs are recognized as a discount on the Notes and will be amortized to interest expense over the contractual life of the Notes. There was $1,338,000 and $863,000 accrued and unpaid interest on the New Notes as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. On January 29, 2021, the Company redeemed $50.0 million of the New Notes and on March 31, 2021, the Company reissued $50.0 million of the New Notes. On June 30, 2021, the Company issued $30.0 million in additional New Notes (the “June 2021 Merton Notes”) and amended the maturity date of the New Notes to October 15, 2021. On September 30, 2021, the Company issued $35.0 million in additional New Notes (the “September 2021 Merton Notes”) and amended the maturity date of the New Notes to December 1, 2021. The June and September 2021 Merton Notes cannot be used to exercise Series B Warrants issued to Starboard Value. On November 30, 2021, the Company amended the maturity date of the New Notes to January 31, 2022. The total principal amount outstanding of New Notes as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $180.0 million and $115.0 million, respectively. The New Notes interest rate remains at 6.00% per annum as of December 31, 2021. On January 31, 2022, the Company amended the maturity date of the New Notes to April 15, 2022, and agreed to repay an aggregate of $15.0 million principal amount of the New Notes, resulting in a principal amount outstanding of $165.0 million. Modifications to Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Warrants The June 4, 2020 Supplemental Agreement also provided for (i) a waiver of increased dividends under the original terms of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock that would have otherwise accrued due to the Company’s use of the $35.0 million proceeds received from Starboard and the Buyers upon the issuance of the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock in November 2019, (ii) the replacement of original optional redemption rights for the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock provided to both the Company and the holders that otherwise would have been nullified through the issuance of the Notes, and (iii) an amendment to the terms of the previously issued Series B Warrants to permit the payment of the lower exercise price of $3.65 through the payment of cash, rather than only through the cancellation of Notes outstanding, at any time until the expiration of the Series B Warrants on November 15, 2027. 31,506,849 of the Series B Warrants are subject to this adjustment with the remaining balance of 68,493,151 Series B Warrants continuing under their original terms. We analyzed the amendments to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and determined that the amendments were not significant. Therefore, the amendments are accounted for as a modification on a prospective basis. The incremental fair value of the Series B Warrants associated with the modification of their terms in connection with the issuance of the Notes was $1.3 million and is recognized as a discount on the Notes and will be amortized to interest expense over the contractual life of the Notes. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, $103,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, was amortized to interest expense. As of December 31, 2021, $68,000 is remaining to be amortized until the maturity date of April 15, 2022. |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date, and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. The three-level hierarchy of valuation techniques established to measure fair value is defined as follows: (i) Level 1 - Observable Inputs : Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments; (ii) Level 2 - Pricing Models with Significant Observable Inputs : Other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, credit risk, etc.; and (iii) Level 3 - Unobservable Inputs : Unobservable inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model. Management estimates include certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs, including the entity’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of derivatives and certain investments. Whenever possible, the Company is required to use observable market inputs (Level 1) when measuring fair value. In such cases, the level at which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability being measured. In certain cases, inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. The Company holds the following types of financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2021 and 2020: Equity Securities at Fair Value. Equity securities includes investments in public company common stock and are recorded at fair value based on the quoted market price of each share on the valuation date. The fair value of these securities are within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Equity investments that do not have regular market pricing, but for which fair value can be determined based on other data values or market prices, are recorded at fair value within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. At December 31, 2021, our Level 2 equity securities include an investment measured with an applied pricing model that includes significant observable inputs to the public company common stock value. The fair value of this Level 2 equity security investment as of December 31, 2021 was estimated based on a discount of 3 percent determined using the following significant inputs to the pricing model: expected term of restriction of 3 months and volatility of approximately 45 percent. Investments at Fair Value - Warrants. Acacia’s equity investment in Veritone warrants was recorded at fair value based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (Level 2). Refer to Note 5 for additional information. Series A Warrants. Series A Warrants are recorded at fair value, using Black-Scholes option-pricing model (Level 3). In the quarter ended March 31, 2021, there was a change in estimate with regard to the calculation of the volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. As a result, the Series A Warrants are now measured as Level 3 as opposed to Level 2 as measured previously. The fair value of the Series A Warrants as of December 31, 2021 was estimated based on the following significant assumptions: volatility of 30 percent, risk-free rate of 1.33 percent, term of 5.79 years and a dividend yield of 0 percent. The fair value of the Series A Warrants as of December 31, 2020 was estimated based on the following significant assumptions: volatility of 29 percent, risk-free rate of 0.62 percent, term of 6.79 years and a dividend yield of 0 percent. Refer to the " Embedded derivative liabilities" discussion below for additional information on assumptions. Series B Warrants. Series B Warrants are recorded at fair value, using Black-Scholes option-pricing model (Level 3). In the quarter ended March 31, 2021, there was a change in methodology used to an acceptable Black-Scholes option-pricing model from a Monte Carlo valuation technique used to value the Series B Warrants as of December 31, 2020. The fair value of the Series B Warrants as of December 31, 2021 was estimated based on the following significant assumptions: (1) volatility of 30 percent, risk-free rate of 1.34 percent, term of 5.88 years and a dividend yield of 0 percent, and (2) volatility of 25 percent, risk-free rate of 0.25 percent, term of 0.65 years and a dividend yield of 0 percent. The fair value of the Series B Warrants as of December 31, 2020 was estimated based on the following significant assumptions: (1) volatility of 29 percent, risk-free rate of 0.63 percent, term of 6.87 years, a dividend yield of 0 percent and a discount for lack of marketability of 10.00 percent, and (2) volatility of 50 percent, risk-free rate of 0.12 percent, term of 1.65 years, a dividend yield of 0 percent and a discount for lack of marketability of 10.00 percent. Refer to the " Embedded derivative liabilities" discussion below for additional information on assumptions. Embedded derivative liabilities. Embedded derivatives that are required to be bifurcated from their host contract are evaluated and valued separately from the host instrument. A binomial lattice framework is used to estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative in the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock issued by the Company in 2019 (Level 3). The binomial model utilizes the Tsiveriotis and Fernandes implementation in which a convertible instrument is split into two separate components within a single lattice framework: a cash-only component which is subject to the selected risk-adjusted discount rate and an equity component which is subject only to the risk-free rate. The model considers the (i) implied volatility of the value of our common stock, (ii) appropriate risk-free interest rate, (iii) credit spread, (iv) dividend yield, (v) dividend accrual (and a step-up in rates), and (vi) event probabilities of the various conversion and redemption scenarios. The volatility of the Company’s common stock is estimated by analyzing the Company’s historical volatility, implied volatility of publicly traded stock options, and the Company’s current asset composition and financial leverage. The selected volatility, as described below, represents a haircut from the Company’s actual realized historical volatility. A volatility haircut is a concept used to describe a commonly observed occurrence in which the volatility implied by market prices involving options, warrants, and convertible debt is lower than historical actual realized volatility. The assumed base case term used in the valuation model is the period remaining until November 15, 2027, the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock maturity date. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield on the U.S. Treasury with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the conversion and early redemption options. The significant assumptions utilized in the Company’s valuation of the embedded derivative at December 31, 2021 are as follows: volatility of 30 percent, risk-free rate of 1.30 percent, term of 5.87 years , a dividend yield of 0 percent and a discount rate of 9.60 percent. The significant assumptions utilized in the Company’s valuation of the embedded derivative at December 31, 2020 are as follows: volatility of 29 percent, risk-free rate of 0.62 percent, term of 6.87 years, a discount rate of 19.25 percent and a dividend yield of 0 percent. The fair value measurement of the embedded derivative is sensitive to these assumptions and changes in these assumptions could result in a materially different fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Assets December 31, 2021: Equity securities at fair value $ 113,630 $ 248,148 $ — $ 361,778 Total $ 113,630 $ 248,148 $ — $ 361,778 December 31, 2020: Equity securities at fair value $ 109,103 $ — $ — $ 109,103 Investment at fair value - warrants — 2,752 — 2,752 Total $ 109,103 $ 2,752 $ — $ 111,855 Liabilities December 31, 2021: Series A warrants $ — $ — $ 11,291 $ 11,291 Series A embedded derivative liabilities — — 18,448 18,448 Series B warrants — — 96,378 96,378 Total $ — $ — $ 126,117 $ 126,117 December 31, 2020: Series A warrants $ — $ 6,640 $ — $ 6,640 Series A embedded derivative liabilities — — 26,728 26,728 Series B warrants — — 52,341 52,341 Total $ — $ 6,640 $ 79,069 $ 85,709 The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the estimated fair value of the Company’s Level 3 liabilities, which are measured at fair value as a on a recurring basis: Series A Warrant Liabilities Series A Embedded Derivative Liabilities Series B Warrant Liabilities Total (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ — $ 17,974 $ — $ 17,974 Issuance of Series B warrants — — 4,600 4,600 Remeasurement to fair value — 8,754 47,741 56,495 Balance at December 31, 2020 — 26,728 52,341 79,069 Transfer to Level 3 6,640 — — 6,640 Remeasurement to fair value 4,651 (8,280) 44,037 40,408 Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 11,291 $ 18,448 $ 96,378 $ 126,117 In accordance with U.S. GAAP, from time to time, the Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company reviews the carrying value of equity securities without readily determinable fair value, equity method investments and patents on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment, and other long-lived assets at least annually. When indications of potential impairment are identified, the Company may be required to determine the fair value of those assets and record an adjustment for the carrying amount in excess of the fair value determined. Any fair value determination would be based on valuation approaches, which are appropriate under the circumstances and utilize Level 2 and Level 3 measurements as required. In connection with our Printronix acquisition, nonrecurring Level 3 valuations were performed for certain intangible assets, refer to Note 3 for additional information. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During 2019, Acacia purchased shares of common stock of Drive Shack, Inc. (“Drive Shack”) for an aggregate purchase price of $2.4 million. At the time, Drive Shack and Clifford Press, Chief Executive Officer and director of Acacia, were related parties as Mr. Press was a board member of Drive Shack until June 2021. The market value of the investment was $1.4 million as of December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Acacia sold its investment receiving proceeds of $1.8 million and recognized a loss of $515,000. The Company reimbursed an aggregate amount of $408,000 as of December 31, 2021 to a former executive officer in connection with legal fees incurred following such officer’s departure from the Company. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Facility Leases Acacia primarily leases office facilities under operating lease arrangements that will end in various years through February 2025. On June 7, 2019, Acacia entered into a building lease agreement with Jamboree Center 4 LLC. Pursuant to the lease, we have leased approximately 8,293 square feet of office space in Irvine, California. The lease commenced on August 1, 2019. The term of the lease is 60 months from the commencement date, provides for annual rent increases, and does not provide us the right to early terminate or extend our lease terms. On January 7, 2020, Acacia entered into a building lease agreement with Sage Realty Corporation. Pursuant to the lease, we have leased approximately 4,600 square feet of office space for our corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The lease commenced on February 1, 2020. The term of the lease is 24 months from the commencement date, provides for annual rent increases, and does not provide us the right to early terminate or extend our lease terms. During August 2021, we entered into a first amendment of the New York office lease, to commence for a period of three years upon landlords’ substantial completion of adequate substitution space. On January 25, 2022, the substitution space was substantially completed and the new expiration date is February 28, 2025. Printronix conducts its foreign and domestic operations using leased facilities under non-cancelable operating leases that expire at various dates through February 2028. The significant Printronix leases are as follows: • On November 10, 2020, Printronix entered into a building lease agreement with PPC Irvine Center Investment, LLC for office space in Irvine, California. The lease commenced on April 1, 2021. The term of the lease is 65 months from the commencement date, provides for annual rent increases and provides the right to early terminate the lease under certain circumstances, as well as extend the lease term. • On September 30, 2019, Printronix entered into a building lease agreement with Dynamics Sing Sdn. Bhd for warehouse/manufacturing space in Johor, Malaysia. The lease commenced on December 29, 2019. The term of the lease is 48 months from the commencement date, has no annual rent increases and provides the right to early terminate or extend our lease term. The Malaysia factory lease has two renewal options for an additional four years and one additional renewal option for two years. • On November 28, 2019, Printronix entered into a building lease agreement with PF Grand Paris for office space in Paris, France. The lease commenced on March 1, 2019. The term of the lease is 109 months from the commencement date, has no annual rent increases and provides the right to early terminate the lease under certain circumstances, however does not provide for an extension of the lease term. • On November 1, 2020, Printronix entered into a building lease agreement with Shanghai SongYun Enterprise Management Center for office space in Shanghai, China. The lease commenced on November 1, 2020. The term of the lease is 48 months from the commencement date, has no annual rent increases and provides the right to early terminate or extend the lease term. The Company's operating lease costs, including Printronix for the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, were $851,000, and $603,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The table below presents aggregate future minimum payments due under the Company's leases discussed above, reconciled to long-term lease liabilities and short-term lease liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2022 $ 935 2023 949 2024 500 2025 307 2026 242 Thereafter 29 Total minimum payments 2,962 Less: short-term lease liabilities (935) Long-term lease liabilities $ 2,027 Inventor Royalties and Contingent Legal Expenses In connection with the investment in certain patents and patent rights, certain of Acacia’s operating subsidiaries executed related agreements which grant to the former owners of the respective patents or patent rights, the right to receive inventor royalties based on future net revenues (as defined in the respective agreements) generated as a result of licensing and otherwise enforcing the respective patents or patent portfolios. Acacia’s operating subsidiaries may retain the services of law firms that specialize in patent licensing and enforcement and patent law in connection with their licensing and enforcement activities. These law firms may be retained on a contingent fee basis whereby such law firms are paid on a scaled percentage of any negotiated fees, settlements or judgments awarded based on how and when the fees, settlements or judgments are obtained. Patent Enforcement and Legal Proceedings The Company is subject to claims, counterclaims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the ultimate liability with respect to these claims and legal actions, if any, will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Certain of Acacia’s operating subsidiaries are often required to engage in litigation to enforce their patents and patent rights. In connection with any of Acacia’s operating subsidiaries’ patent enforcement actions, it is possible that a defendant may request and/or a court may rule that an operating subsidiary has violated statutory authority, regulatory authority, federal rules, local court rules, or governing standards relating to the substantive or procedural aspects of such enforcement actions. In such event, a court may issue monetary sanctions against Acacia or its operating subsidiaries or award attorney’s fees and/or expenses to a defendant(s), which could be material. In December 2017, the Federal Court of Canada allowed a counterclaim for invalidity of a patent asserted by Rapid Completions LLC and awarded costs payable by Rapid Completions LLC. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company made approximately $1.2 million in settlement payments. This settlement was fully paid as of December 31, 2021 and all claims were withdrawn. On September 6, 2019, Slingshot Technologies, LLC, or Slingshot, filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against the Company and Acacia Research Group, LLC, or collectively, the Acacia Entities, Monarch Networking Solutions LLC (“Monarch”), Acacia board member Katharine Wolanyk, and Transpacific IP Group, Ltd., or Transpacific. Slingshot alleges that the Acacia Entities and Monarch misappropriated its confidential and proprietary information, purportedly furnished to the Acacia Entities and Monarch by Ms. Wolanyk, in acquiring a patent portfolio from Transpacific after Slingshot’s exclusive option to purchase the same patent portfolio from Transpacific had already expired. Slingshot seeks monetary damages, as well as equitable and injunctive relief related to its alleged right to own the portfolio. On March 15, 2021, the court issued orders granting Monarch’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and Ms. Wolanyk’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The remaining parties then commenced discovery, and have since served initial written requests and responses, notices of the depositions of the parties’ corporate designees, and initial document productions. The Chancery Court has set a two-day trial on liability for April 18–19, 2023, with a third day of trial on damages to follow in the event that Slingshot prevails on liability. The Acacia Entities maintain that Slingshot’s allegations are baseless, that the Acacia Entities neither had access to nor used Slingshot’s information in acquiring the portfolio, that the Acacia Entities acquired the portfolio as a result of the independent efforts of its IP licensing group, and that Slingshot suffered no damages given its exclusive option to purchase the portfolio had already ended and it has proven itself incapable of closing on the portfolio purchase. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Acacia incurred $162,000 in operating expenses for settlement and contingency accruals. During the year ended December 31, 2020, operating expenses included a net income for settlement, offset by contingency accruals totaling $308,000, net of prior accruals. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, our contingency accrual balance, included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, was zero and $1.3 million, respectively. Guarantees and Indemnifications Certain of Acacia’s operating subsidiaries have made guarantees and indemnities under which they may be required to make payments to a guaranteed or indemnified party, in relation to certain transactions, including revenue transactions in the ordinary course of business. In connection with certain facility leases, Acacia and certain of its operating subsidiaries have indemnified lessors for certain claims arising from the facilities or the leases. Acacia indemnifies its directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the State of Delaware. However, Acacia has a directors and officers insurance policy that may reduce its exposure in certain circumstances and may enable it to recover a portion of future amounts that may be payable, if any. The duration of the guarantees and indemnities varies and, in many cases is indefinite but subject to statute of limitations. The majority of guarantees and indemnities do not provide any limitations of the maximum potential future payments that Acacia could be obligated to make. To date, Acacia has made no payments related to these guarantees and indemnities. Acacia estimates the fair value of its indemnification obligations to be insignificant based on this history and therefore, have not recorded any liability for these guarantees and indemnities in the consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, no events or transactions have occurred that would result in a material liability at December 31, 2021. Printronix posted collateral in the form of a surety bond or other similar instruments, which are issued by independent insurance carriers (the “Surety”), to cover the risk of loss related to certain customs and employment activities. If any of the entities that hold such bonds should require payment from the Surety, Printronix would be obligated to indemnify and reimburse the Surety for all costs incurred. As of December 31, 2021, Printronix had approximately $100,000 of these bonds outstanding. Environmental Cleanup Printronix maintained a manufacturing operation in a leased facility in Irvine, California from 1980 to 1994. The facility was used for similar manufacturing operations by another tenant from 1968 to 1977. The manufacturing operations employed by the previous tenant are believed to have resulted in the contamination of soil and groundwater under the facility which included chlorinated volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”). Evidence indicates that the VOCs requiring cleanup were used by the prior tenant and not by Printronix. Printronix worked with the prior tenant, which agreed to share the costs of the activities in an equal percentage with Printronix, and the state regulatory agencies, including the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, to investigate and cleanup the subsurface contamination. A significant soil cleanup project was completed in 2017. In 2020, Printronix executed an agreement with the prior tenant whereby the prior tenant would take 100% responsibility for the costs and process of the cleanup going forward. Printronix is in process of filing for release of such responsibility from a governmental agency and so may currently be found to be secondarily liable if the prior tenant cannot fulfil their responsibilities under the agreement. Accordingly, Printronix no longer takes part in monitoring or paying for any future investigation or cleanup activity. Printronix expects to have no such further costs associated with this facility. During 2020, Printronix was able to recover $24,000 from the prior tenant. During the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, Printronix incurred no related legal fees. |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Repurchases of Common Stock On August 5, 2019, Acacia’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, which authorized the purchase of up to $10.0 million of the Company’s common stock through open market purchases, through block trades, through 10b5-1 plans, or by means of private purchases, from time to time, through July 31, 2020. On December 6, 2021, Acacia’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, which authorized the purchase of up to $15.0 million of the Company’s common stock through open market purchases, through block trades, through 10b5-1 plans, or by means of private purchases, from time to time, through December 6, 2022. Stock repurchases, all of which were purchased as part of a publicly announced plan or program, were as follows: Total Number Average Approximate Dollar (In thousands) March 20, 2020 - March 31, 2020 576,898 $ 2.28 $ 8,686 April 1, 2020 - April 23, 2020 1,107,639 $ 2.42 $ 6,001 Total repurchases in 2020 1,684,537 $ 2.37 December 10, 2021 - December 31, 2021 784,104 $ 5.12 $ 11,004 During February 2022, we completed the December 2021 program with total common stock purchases of 3,125,819 shares for the aggregate amount of $15.0 million. In determining whether or not to repurchase any shares of Acacia’s common stock, Acacia’s Board of Directors consider such factors, among others, as the impact of the repurchase on Acacia’s cash position, as well as Acacia’s capital needs and whether there is a better alternative use of Acacia’s capital. Acacia has no obligation to repurchase any amount of its common stock under the Stock Repurchase Program. Repurchases to date were made in the open market in compliance with applicable SEC rules. The authorization to repurchase shares presented an opportunity to reduce the outstanding share count and enhance stockholder value. Tax Benefits Preservation Plan On March 12, 2019, Acacia’s Board of Directors announced that it had unanimously approved the adoption of a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (the “Plan”). Our stockholders ratified the adoption of the Plan in July 2019. The purpose of the Plan is to protect the Company’s ability to utilize potential tax assets, such as net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits to offset potential future taxable income. The Plan is designed to reduce the likelihood that the Company will experience an ownership change by discouraging (i) any person or group from acquiring beneficial ownership of 4.9% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock and (ii) any existing stockholders who, as of the time of the first public announcement of the adoption of the Plan, beneficially own more than 4.9% of the Company’s then-outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock from acquiring additional shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to certain exceptions). There is no guarantee, however, that the Plan will prevent the Company from experiencing an ownership change. In connection with the adoption of the Plan, Acacia’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of the Company’s common stock to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2019. On or after the distribution date, each right would initially entitle the holder to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of the Company’s Series B Junior Participating Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value for a purchase price of $12.00. On March 15, 2021 the rights expired pursuant to their terms. |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS | EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS Stock-Based Incentive Plans The 2013 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan (“2013 Plan”) and the 2016 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan (“2016 Plan”) (collectively, the “Plans”) were approved by the stockholders of Acacia in May 2013 and June 2016, respectively. All Plans allow grants of stock options, stock awards and performance shares with respect to Acacia common stock to eligible individuals, which generally includes directors, officers, employees and consultants. Except as noted below, the terms and provisions of the Plans are identical in all material respects. Acacia’s compensation committee administers the discretionary option grant and stock issuance programs. The compensation committee determines which eligible individuals are to receive option grants or stock issuances under those programs, the time or times when the grants or issuances are to be made, the number of shares subject to each grant or issuance, the status of any granted option as either an incentive stock option or a non-statutory stock option under the federal tax laws, the vesting schedule to be in effect for the option grant or stock issuance and the maximum term for which any granted option is to remain outstanding. The exercise price of options is generally equal to the fair market value of Acacia’s common stock on the date of grant. Options generally begin to be exercisable one year after grant and generally expire ten years after grant. Stock options with time-based vesting generally vest over three years and restricted shares with time-based vesting generally vest in full after one The Plans provide for the following separate programs: Stock Issuance Program . Under the stock issuance program, eligible individuals may be issued shares of common stock directly, upon the attainment of performance milestones or the completion of a specified period of service or as a bonus for past services. Under this program, the purchase price for the shares shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of issuance, and payment may be in the form of cash or past services rendered. The eligible individuals receiving RSAs shall have full stockholder rights with respect to any shares of common stock issued to them under the Stock Issuance Program, whether or not their interest in those shares is vested. Accordingly, the eligible individuals shall have the right to vote such shares and to receive any regular cash dividends paid on such shares. The eligible individuals receiving RSUs shall not have full stockholder rights until they vest. Discretionary Option Grant Program . Under the discretionary option grant program, Acacia’s compensation committee may grant (1) non-statutory options to purchase shares of common stock to eligible individuals in the employ or service of Acacia or its subsidiaries (including employees, non-employee board members and consultants) at an exercise price not less than 85% of the fair market value of those shares on the grant date, and (2) incentive stock options to purchase shares of common stock to eligible employees at an exercise price not less than 100% of the fair market value of those shares on the grant date (not less than 110% of fair market value if such employee actually or constructively owns more than 10% of Acacia’s voting stock or the voting stock of any of its subsidiaries). The number of shares of common stock initially reserved for issuance under the 2013 Plan was 4,750,000 shares. No new additional shares will be added to the 2013 Plan without security holder approval (except for shares subject to outstanding awards that are forfeited or otherwise returned to the 2013 Plan). The stock issuable under the 2013 Plan shall be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock, including shares repurchased by the Company on the open market. In June 2016, 625,390 shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2013 Plan were transferred into the 2016 Plan. At December 31, 2021, there were 296,705 shares available for grant under the 2013 Plan. The number of shares of common stock initially reserved for issuance under the 2016 Plan was 4,500,000 shares plus 625,390 shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2013 Plan, as of the effective date of the 2016 Plan. At December 31, 2021, there were 2,673,757 shares available for grant under the 2016 Plan. Upon the exercise of stock options, the granting of RSAs, or the delivery of shares pursuant to vested RSUs, it is Acacia’s policy to issue new shares of common stock. Acacia’s Board of Directors may amend or modify the Plans at any time, subject to any required stockholder approval. As of December 31, 2021, there are 6,197,070 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plans. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the Plans: Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted (In thousands) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 325,333 $ 4.38 $ 109 4.4 years Granted — $ — $ — Exercised (13,333) $ 3.60 $ 7 Forfeited/Expired (1,917) $ 3.99 $ 1 Outstanding at December 31, 2020 310,083 $ 4.41 $ 104 2.2 years Granted 393,750 $ 5.84 $ — Exercised (60,000) $ 3.36 $ 177 Forfeited/Expired (88,416) $ 3.97 $ 103 Outstanding at December 31, 2021 555,417 $ 5.61 $ 71 7.3 years Exercisable at December 31, 2021 161,667 $ 5.05 $ 71 1.7 years Expected to vest at December 31, 2021 393,750 $ 5.84 $ — 9.6 years Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at December 31, 2021 (in thousands) $ 612 Weighted average remaining vesting period at December 31, 2021 2.4 years Stock options granted in 2021 are time-based and will vest in full after three years. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company granted 393,750 non-qualified stock options at a grant-date fair value of $1.79 per share using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value was estimated based on the following assumptions: volatility of 30 percent, risk-free interest rate of 0.92 percent, term of 6.00 years and a dividend yield of 0 percent as the Company does not pay common stock dividends. The volatility of the Company’s common stock is estimated by analyzing the Company’s historical volatility, implied volatility of publicly traded stock options, and the Company’s current asset composition and financial leverage (refer to Note 11 " Embedded derivative liabilities" for additional information). The risk-free rate is based on the term assumption and U.S. Treasury constant maturities as published by the Federal Reserve. The Company currently uses the "simplified" method for determining the term, due to the limited option grant history, which assumes that the exercise date of an option would be halfway between its vesting date and the expiration date. No options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2020. The aggregate fair value of options vested during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $18,000 and $54,000, respectively. The following table summarizes nonvested restricted stock activity for the Plans: RSAs RSUs Shares Weighted Units Weighted Nonvested at December 31, 2019 475,619 $ 2.98 900,000 $ 1.42 Granted 592,000 $ 3.52 166,500 $ 3.19 Vested (352,762) $ 3.12 — $ — Forfeited (30,851) $ 2.85 (80,000) $ 3.19 Nonvested at December 31, 2020 684,006 $ 3.38 986,500 $ 1.58 Granted 324,401 $ 5.56 506,500 $ 5.84 Vested (394,169) $ 3.30 (28,834) $ 3.19 Forfeited (96,669) $ 3.77 (450,000) $ 1.42 Nonvested at December 31, 2021 517,569 $ 4.74 1,014,166 $ 3.73 Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at December 31, 2021 (in thousands) $ 1,928 $ 2,823 Weighted average remaining vesting period at December 31, 2021 1.6 years 2.3 years RSAs and RSUs granted in 2021 are time-based and will vest in full after one Certain RSUs were granted in September 2019 with market-based vesting conditions that vest based upon the Company achieving specified stock price targets over a three-year period. The effect of a market condition is reflected in the estimate of the grant-date fair value of the options utilizing a Monte Carlo valuation technique. Compensation expense is recognized with a market-based vesting condition provided that the requisite service is rendered, regardless of when, if ever, the market condition is satisfied. Assumptions utilized in connection with the Monte Carlo valuation technique, that resulted in a fair value of $1.42 per unit, included: risk-free interest rate of 1.38 percent, term of 3.00 years, expected volatility of 38 percent and expected dividend yield of 0 percent. The risk-free interest rate was determined based on the yields available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. The expected stock price volatility was determined using historical volatility. The expected dividend yield was based on expectations regarding dividend payments. During the year ended December 31, 2021, 450,000 RSUs were forfeited, leaving 450,000 units with market-based vesting conditions outstanding and unvested at period end. The remaining units are expected to fully vest on September 3, 2022. Compensation expense for RSUs with market-based vesting conditions for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, was $(71,000) and $427,000, respectively. Compensation expense for share-based awards recognized in general and administrative expenses was comprised of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Options $ 104 $ 37 RSAs 1,521 1,155 RSUs 428 470 Total compensation expense for share-based awards $ 2,053 $ 1,662 Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense as of December 31, 2021 was $5.4 million, which will be amortized over a weighted average remaining vesting period of 2.0 years. Profits Interest Plan Profits Interest Units (“PIUs”) were accounted for in accordance with ASC 718-10, “Compensation - Stock Compensation.” The vesting conditions did not meet the definition of service, market or performance conditions, as defined in ASC 718. As such, the PIUs were classified as liability awards. Compensation expense was adjusted for changes in fair value prorated for the portion of the requisite service period rendered. Initially, compensation expense was recognized on a straight-line basis over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award) which was five years. Upon full vesting of the award, which occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2017, previously unrecognized compensation expense was immediately recognized in the period. The Company has a purchase option to purchase the vested PIUs that are not otherwise forfeited after termination of continuous service. The exercise price of the purchase option is the fair market value of the PIUs on the date of termination of continuous service. The individuals holding PIUs are no longer employed by the Company. Included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the PIUs totaled $591,000, which was their fair value as of December 31, 2018 after termination of service. |
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN AND EXE
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN AND EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE POLICY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN AND EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE POLICY | RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS AND EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE POLICY Retirement Savings Plans Acacia has an employee savings and retirement plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is a defined contribution plan in which eligible employees may elect to have a percentage of their compensation contributed to the plan, subject to certain guidelines issued by the Internal Revenue Service. There were no contributions made by Acacia during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. In the United States of America, Printronix has a 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan, for all eligible U.S. employees, which is designed to be tax deferred in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k). Printronix matches employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 1 percent of compensation, and then an additional $0.50 to-the-dollar on the next 1 percent of employee compensation. Printronix's contributions have graded-vesting annually and become fully vested to the employee after four Printronix has statutory obligations to contribute to overseas employee retirement funds or the local social security pension funds in China, Malaysia, Singapore, France, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. During the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, Printronix's total contribution overseas was $189,000. Executive Severance Policy Under Acacia’s Amended Executive Severance Policy, full-time employees as of July 2017 and prior with the title of Senior Vice President and higher (“SVP and higher”) are entitled to receive certain benefits upon termination of employment. If employment of an SVP and higher employee is terminated for other than cause or other than on account of death or disability, Acacia will (i) promptly pay to the SVP and higher employee a lump sum amount equal to the aggregate of (a) accrued obligations (i.e., annual base salary through the date of termination to the extent not theretofore paid and any compensation previously deferred (together with any accrued interest or earnings thereon) and any accrued vacation pay, and reimbursable expenses, in each case to the extent not theretofore paid) and (b) three (3) months of base salary for each full year that the SVP and higher employee was employed by Acacia (the “Severance Period”), up to a maximum of twelve (12) months (eighteen (18) months for executive officers of Acacia Research Corporation) of base salary, and (ii) provide to the SVP and higher employee, Acacia paid COBRA coverage for the medical and dental benefits selected in the year in which the termination occurs, for the duration of the Severance Period. Results for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 include $332,000 and $304,000 of expenses incurred under the executive severance policy. |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES The components of income before income taxes were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Domestic $ 175,635 $ 108,072 Foreign (983) — Total $ 174,652 $ 108,072 For purposes of reconciling the Company’s provision for income taxes at the statutory rate and the Company’s income tax expense (benefit) at the effective tax rate, a notional 21% tax rate was applied as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Statutory federal tax rate - expense (benefit) 21 % 21 % Foreign rate differential 5 % (1) % Nondeductible permanent items (1) % — % Expired tax attributes 4 % — % Derivative fair value adjustment 5 % 11 % Valuation allowance (21) % (33) % Other 1 % 1 % Effective income tax rate 14 % (1) % Acacia’s income tax (expense) benefit for the periods presented consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Current: State $ (15) $ (66) Foreign (8,530) 1,225 Total current (8,545) 1,159 Deferred: Federal (54,165) — State 1,573 — Foreign 332 — Total deferred (52,260) — Change in valuation allowance 36,518 — Income tax (expense) benefit $ (24,287) $ 1,159 The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards and credits $ 78,428 $ 113,561 Compensation expense for share-based awards 383 497 Fixed assets and intangibles — 677 Basis of investments in affiliates 18 254 Accrued liabilities and other 1,495 432 Lease liability 726 330 State taxes — 15 Total deferred tax assets 81,050 115,766 Valuation allowance (40,585) (76,969) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 40,465 38,797 Deferred tax liabilities: ROU Asset (726) (330) Fixed assets and intangibles (2,572) — Unrealized gain on investments held at fair value (55,696) (38,374) Other (23) (93) Total deferred tax liabilities (59,017) (38,797) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (18,552) $ — As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, management assessed the realizability of deferred tax assets and evaluated the need for a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets on a jurisdictional basis. This evaluation utilizes the framework contained in ASC 740, "Income Taxes," wherein management analyzes all positive and negative evidence available at the balance sheet date to determine whether all or some portion of the Company's deferred tax assets will not be realized. Under this guidance, a valuation allowance must be established for deferred tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that the asset will not be realized. In assessing the realization of the Company's deferred tax assets, management considers all available evidence, both positive and negative. Based upon available evidence, it was concluded on a more-likely-than-not basis that as of December 31, 2021 a valuation allowance of $40.6 million was needed for foreign tax credits and certain state tax attributes the Company estimates will expire prior to utilization. As of December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance of $77.0 million. The valuation allowance (decreased)/increased by $(36.4) million and $(38.1) million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as a result of the use of the NOLs and increase in unrealized gains. At December 31, 2021, Acacia had U.S. federal and state income tax net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) totaling approximately $172.2 million and $38.1 million, respectively. $76.4 million of federal NOL carryovers generated in tax years beginning before January 1, 2018 will begin to expire in 2034. Pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted by the U.S. federal government in December 2017, for federal income tax purposes, NOL carryovers generated for our tax years beginning January 1, 2018 can be carried forward indefinitely but will be subject to a taxable income limitation. For state income tax purposes, our NOLs will expire between 2024 and 2040. As of December 31, 2021, Acacia had approximately $40.5 million of foreign tax credits, expiring between 2022 and 2026. The following changes occurred in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance $ 731 $ 731 Additions for current year tax positions 27 — Additions included in purchase accounting for prior year positions 129 — Reductions for prior year tax positions — — Ending Balance (excluding interest and penalties) 887 731 Interest and penalties — — Total $ 887 $ 731 At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $887,000 and $731,000, respectively. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, $110,000 of unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in other long-term liabilities and the remaining amount is included as an offset to deferred tax assets. No interest and penalties have been recorded for the unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented. At December 31, 2021, if recognized, $887,000 of tax benefits would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company does not expect that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will change significantly within the next 12 months. Acacia recognizes interest and penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense (benefit). Acacia has identified no uncertain tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within 12 months. Acacia is subject to taxation in the U.S. and in various state/foreign jurisdictions and incurs foreign tax withholdings on revenue agreements with licensees in certain foreign jurisdictions. With no material exceptions, Acacia is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state examinations by tax authorities for years before 2017. The Company’s 2017 through 2021 tax years generally remain subject to examination by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. As the Company has incurred losses in most jurisdictions, the taxing authorities can generally challenge 2014 through 2020 losses to determine either the amount of carryforward deduction reported in the open year or the amount of a net operating loss deduction that is absorbed in a closed year and supports the determination of the available net operating loss deduction for the open year under examination. Deferred income taxes have not been provided for undistributed earnings of the Company’s consolidated foreign subsidiaries, as earnings are permanently reinvested, however, no deferred tax liability would be necessary as the parent entity would not be required to include the distribution into income as the amount would be tax free under current law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act subjects a US shareholder to tax on GILTI earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740 No. 5. Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or to provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred as a period expense only. We have elected to account for GILTI in the year the tax is incurred. On March 27, 2020, the United States enacted the CARES Act which provides certain income tax benefits including the ability to carryback federal NOLs generated in 2018 through 2020 for an extended five-year period and increased the limitation for the deduction of interest expense from 30 percent to 50 percent of modified taxable income. The CARES Act also provides other economic benefits such as allowing employers to defer payment of the employer’s portion of payroll taxes for 2020 and a refundable employee retention credit of up to $5,000 per eligible employee wages. The Company did not realize benefits from the provisions of the CARES Act including the extended NOL carryback period, the payroll tax deferral, and the employee retention credit. On December 27, 2020, the United States enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act which extended many of the benefits of the CARES Act that were scheduled to expire. The Company does not expect a material impact from the Consolidated Appropriations Act on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. On March 11, 2021 the United States enacted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This Act includes various income and payroll tax measures. The Company does not expect a material impact from the American Rescue Plan on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. On June 29, 2020, the state of California passed Assembly Bill 85 which suspends the California net operating loss deduction for the 2020-2022 tax years and the R&D credit usage for the same period (for credit usages in excess of $5.0 million). The Company does not expect a material impact from Assembly Bill 85 on its financial statements and related disclosures. |
INCOME_LOSS PER SHARE
INCOME/LOSS PER SHARE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
INCOME/LOSS PER SHARE | INCOME/LOSS PER SHARE The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted income/loss per share of common stock: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands, except share and per share data) Numerator: Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation $ 149,197 $ 109,231 Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (1,452) (1,381) Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (3,829) (2,835) Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (25,112) (18,169) Net income attributable to common stockholders - Basic 118,804 86,846 Add: Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock 1,452 — Add: Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock 3,829 — Less: Change in fair value of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock embedded (8,280) — Less: Change in fair value of Series A warrants — (1,348) Less: Change in fair value of dilutive Series B warrants 44,037 (5,557) Add: Interest expense associated with Starboard Notes, net of tax 4,658 1,889 Add: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities 25,112 18,169 Reallocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities (1,388) (15,105) Net income attributable to common stockholders - Diluted $ 188,224 $ 84,894 Denominator: Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to 48,797,290 48,840,829 Potentially dilutive common shares: Series A Preferred Stock 9,589,041 — Restricted stock units 758,682 637,044 Stock options 37,167 2,952 Series A Warrants — 77,592 Series B Warrants 39,288,690 7,876,711 Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to 98,470,870 57,435,128 Basic net income per common share $ 2.43 $ 1.78 Diluted net income per common share $ 1.91 $ 1.48 Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted Equity-based incentive awards 393,750 206,916 Series A warrants 5,000,000 — Series B warrants — 68,493,151 Total 5,393,750 68,700,067 |
SEGMENT REPORTING
SEGMENT REPORTING | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT REPORTING | SEGMENT REPORTING As of December 31, 2021, the Company operates and reports its results in two reportable segments: Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. Historically, the Company has managed and reported under a single reporting segment. In October 2021, the Company acquired Printronix, which comprises all of the operations of the Company’s Industrial Operations reportable segment and led to the identification of the additional reporting segment. The Company reports segment information based on the management approach and organizes its businesses based on products and services. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by the chief operating decision maker for decision making and performance assessment as the basis for determining the Company’s reportable segments. The performance measure of the Company’s reportable segments is primarily income or (loss) from operations. Income or (loss) from operations for each segment includes all revenues, cost of revenues, gross profit and other operating expenses directly attributable to the segment. Other than Acacia's equity securities investments, specific asset information is not included in managements review at this time. The Company’s Intellectual Property Operations segment invests in IP and related absolute return assets, and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. Through our Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business we are a principal in the licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, with our operating subsidiaries obtaining the rights in the patent portfolio or purchasing the patent portfolio outright. We assume all responsibility for advancing operational expenses while pursuing a patent licensing and enforcement program, and when applicable, share net licensing revenue with our patent partners as that program matures, on a prearranged and negotiated basis. We may also provide upfront capital to patent owners as an advance against future licensing revenue. Currently, on a consolidated basis, our operating subsidiaries own or control the rights to multiple patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and certain foreign counterparts, covering technologies used in a variety of industries. We generate revenues and related cash flows from the granting of IP rights for the use of patented technologies that our operating subsidiaries control or own. The Company’s Industrial Operations segment generates operating income by designing and manufacturing printers and consumable products for various industrial printing applications. Printers consist of hardware and embedded software and may be sold with maintenance service agreements. Consumable products include inked ribbons which are used in Printronix’s printers. Printronix’s products are primarily sold through channel partners, such as dealers and distributors, to end-users. The Industrial Operations reporting segment did not exist prior to the acquisition of Printronix in October 2021. Therefore, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, the consolidated results represented the results of the Company’s single reporting segment. The Company's segment information, including Printronix's operations from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2021 Intellectual Property Operations Industrial Operations Total (In thousands) Revenues: License fees $ 76,043 $ — $ 76,043 Printers and parts — 4,961 4,961 Consumable products — 5,973 5,973 Services — 1,070 1,070 Total revenues 76,043 12,004 88,047 Cost of revenues: Inventor royalties 1,142 — 1,142 Contingent legal fees 12,074 — 12,074 Litigation and licensing expenses 5,462 — 5,462 Amortization of patents 9,851 — 9,851 Other patent portfolio expense (income) 162 — 162 Cost of sales — 7,407 7,407 Total cost of revenues 28,691 7,407 36,098 Segment gross profit 47,352 4,597 51,949 Other operating expenses: Engineering and development expenses — 200 200 Sales and marketing expenses — 1,538 1,538 Amortization of intangible assets — 399 399 General and administrative expenses 6,177 2,398 8,575 Total other operating expenses 6,177 4,535 10,712 Segment operating income $ 41,175 $ 62 41,237 Parent general and administrative expenses 26,692 Operating income 14,545 Total other income 160,107 Income before income taxes $ 174,652 For comparability purposes, Acacia's year ended December 31, 2020 general and administrative expenses, as reported in the consolidated statement of operations, were $24.5 million, and included parent general and administrative expenses of $19.5 million, which derives a comparative Intellectual Property Operations general and administrative expense amount of approximately $5.0 million. December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Equity securities investments: Equity securities at fair value $ 361,778 Equity securities without readily determinable fair value 5,816 Investment securities - equity method investments 30,934 Total 398,528 Other parent assets 172,726 Segment total assets: Intellectual property operations 175,286 Industrial operations 52,316 Total assets $ 798,856 The Company's revenues, including Printronix's net sales from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and long-lived tangible assets, by geographic area are presented below. Acacia's revenues are attributed to licensees domiciled in foreign jurisdictions. Printronix's net sales to external customers are attributed to geographic areas based upon the final destination of products shipped. The Company, primarily through its Printronix subsidiary, has identified three global regions for marketing its products and services: Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Assets are summarized based on the location of held assets. Year Ended December 31, 2021 Intellectual Property Operations Industrial Operations Total (In thousands) Revenues by geographic area: United States $ 23,256 $ 4,937 $ 28,193 Canada and Latin America 402 251 653 Total Americas 23,658 5,188 28,846 Europe, Middle East and Africa 1,841 2,589 4,430 China — 1,910 1,910 India — 1,076 1,076 Asia-Pacific, excluding China and India 50,544 1,241 51,785 Total Asia-Pacific 50,544 4,227 54,771 Total revenues $ 76,043 $ 12,004 $ 88,047 December 31, 2021 Intellectual Property Operations Industrial Operations Total (In thousands) Long-lived tangible assets by geographic area: United States $ 204 $ 473 $ 677 Malaysia — 3,203 3,203 Other foreign countries — 303 303 Total $ 204 29782000 $ 3,979 $ 4,183 |
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR | CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR The Company identified and recorded an adjustment to the current and prior periods related to the estimated amortization period of deferred debt issuance costs. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated November 18, 2019 with Starboard and the Buyers, an upfront fee was payable by the Company upon the first closing of Senior Secured Notes. The fee was defined as 1.25% of the maximum $365.0 million principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes issuable under the Securities Purchase Agreement. The Company paid and capitalized this upfront fee of $4.6 million upon the issuance of our Senior Secured Notes in June 2020 (refer to Note 10). The lender fees were initially recognized as long-term deferred debt issuance costs and were included in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets up to and as of September 30, 2021, and were to be amortized to interest expense until November 15, 2027, the original maturity/expiration date of the transactions governed by the Starboard investment. During the fourth quarter of 2021, it was determined the correct deferred debt issuance costs amortization period was the approximate seven month period ended December 31, 2020, the initial redemption date of the Notes. Accordingly, the Company has adjusted the related prior period consolidated financial statements to reflect this correction to the periods presented below. In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 99, “Materiality,” and SAB No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements,” the Company evaluated the error a nd determined that the related impact did not materially misstate previously issued consolidated financial statements. Although the Company concluded that the misstatement was n ot material to its previously issued consolidated financial statements, the Company has determined it is appropriate to adjust its previously issued consolidated financial statements to correct for the error . The following are the relevant line items from the Company's consolidated financial statements illustrating the effect of the corrections to the periods presented: As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (In thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets (excluding property, plant and equipment) $ 4,718 $ (4,213) $ 505 Total assets 515,520 (4,213) 511,307 Accumulated deficit (326,708) (4,213) (330,921) Total stockholders' equity 292,529 (4,213) 288,316 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (5,923) $ (4,213) $ (10,136) Total other income 131,803 (4,213) 127,590 Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation 113,444 (4,213) 109,231 Income per share: Basic net income per common share $ 1.85 $ (0.07) $ 1.78 Diluted net income per common share $ 1.54 $ (0.06) $ 1.48 Statement of Cash Flows: Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ 113,444 $ (4,213) $ 109,231 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 2,838 4,213 7,051 Net cash used in operating activities (19,620) — (19,620) As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets $ 4,834 $ (4,060) $ 774 Total assets 568,958 (4,060) 564,898 Accumulated deficit (491,326) (4,060) (495,386) Total stockholders' equity 128,148 (4,060) 124,088 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (1,310) $ 153 $ (1,157) Total other expense (158,032) 153 (157,879) Net loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation (164,618) 153 (164,465) Loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (2.81) $ — $ (2.81) Statement of Cash Flows: Net loss including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ (163,718) $ 153 $ (163,565) Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 702 (153) 549 Net cash used in operating activities (6,120) — (6,120) As of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets $ 4,653 $ (3,907) $ 746 Total assets 627,732 (3,907) 623,825 Accumulated deficit (471,819) (3,907) (475,726) Total stockholders' equity 147,103 (3,907) 143,196 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (3,070) $ 306 $ (2,764) Total other expense (139,653) 306 (139,347) Net loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation (145,111) 306 (144,805) Loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (3.03) $ 0.01 $ (3.02) Statement of Cash Flows: Net loss including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ (144,205) $ 306 $ (143,899) Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 128 (306) (178) Net cash used in operating activities (6,197) — (6,197) As of and for the Nine Months Ended As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets $ 4,482 $ (3,754) $ 728 Total assets 749,834 (3,754) 746,080 Accumulated deficit (382,215) (3,754) (385,969) Total stockholders' equity 235,862 (3,754) 232,108 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (5,601) $ 459 $ (5,142) Total other expense (37,316) 459 (36,857) Net loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation (55,507) 459 (55,048) Loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (1.21) $ 0.01 $ (1.20) Statement of Cash Flows: Net loss including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ (54,601) $ 459 $ (54,142) Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 460 (459) 1 Net cash used in operating activities (7,602) — (7,602) |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Description of Business | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Acacia Research Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or "our") is a permanent capital platform that purchases businesses based on the differentials between public and private market valuations. We use a wide range of transactional and operational capabilities to realize the intrinsic value in the businesses that we acquire. Our ideal transactions include the acquisition of public or private companies, the acquisition of divisions of other companies, or structured transactions that can result in the recapitalization or restructuring of the ownership of a business to enhance value. Our focus to date has been on companies with market values in the sub-$2 billion range and particularly on businesses valued at $1 billion or less. We are, however, opportunistic, and may pursue acquisitions that are larger under the right circumstance. We operate our business based on three key principles of People, Process and Performance and have built a management team with demonstrated expertise in Research, Transactions and Execution, and Operations and Management of our targeted acquisitions. We utilized these skill sets and resources to acquire a portfolio of equity securities of public and private life science businesses, or the “Life Sciences Portfolio,” in June 2020. As of December 31, 2021, we have monetized a portion of the portfolio while retaining an interest in a number of operating businesses, including a controlling interest in one of the companies in the portfolio. Further, some of the businesses in which we continue to hold an interest generate revenues through the receipt of royalties. Intellectual Property Operations – Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business Acacia invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. Through our Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business we are a principal in the licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, with our operating subsidiaries obtaining the rights in the patent portfolio or purchasing the patent portfolio outright. We assume all responsibility for advancing operational expenses while pursuing a patent licensing and enforcement program, and when applicable, share net licensing revenue with our patent partners as that program matures, on a pre-arranged and negotiated basis. We may also provide upfront capital to patent owners as an advance against future licensing revenue. Currently, on a consolidated basis, our operating subsidiaries own or control the rights to multiple patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and certain foreign counterparts, covering technologies used in a variety of industries. We generate revenues and related cash flows from the granting of IP rights for the use of patented technologies that our operating subsidiaries control or own. Our Intellectual Property Operations business depends upon the identification and investment in new patents, inventions and companies that own IP through our relationships with inventors, universities, research institutions, technology companies and others. If Acacia’s operating subsidiaries are unable to maintain those relationships and identify and grow new relationships, then they may not be able to identify new technology-based opportunities for sustainable revenue and/or revenue growth. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Acacia obtained control of one new patent portfolio. During 2020, Acacia obtained control of five new patent portfolios. Industrial Operations Acquisition On October 7, 2021, we consummated our first operating company acquisition of Printronix Holding Corporation and subsidiaries (“Printronix”). Printronix is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial impact printers, also known as line matrix printers, and related consumables and services. The Printronix business serves a diverse group of customers that operate across healthcare, food and beverage, manufacturing and logistics, and other sectors. This mature technology is known for its ability to operate in hazardous environments. Printronix has a manufacturing site located in Malaysia and third-party configuration sites located in the United States, Singapore and Holland, along with sales and support locations around the world to support its global network of users, channel partners and strategic alliances. This acquisition was made at what we believe to be an attractive purchase price, and we are now supporting existing management in its execution of strategic partnerships to generate growth. We acquired all of the outstanding stock of Printronix, for a cash purchase price of approximately $37.0 million, which included an initial $33.0 million cash payment and a $4.0 million working capital adjustment. The Company's consolidated financial statements include Printronix's consolidated operations from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Refer to Note 3 for additional information. COVID-19 Pandemic The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as of the date of this report. While the Company does not expect the current situation to present direct risks to its business, and it has not had a material impact to date, the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely impact the Company’s operations, as well as the operations of its licensees and other business partners. Our cash is held in major financial institutions primarily in government instruments. Our business is fully able to operate in a socially distanced and/or remote capacity and in accordance with applicable laws, policies and best practices. Our workforce is provided ample paid sick leave, and we have in place robust disaster recovery and business continuity policies that have been revised to account for a long-term remote work contingency such as this. However, the ongoing pandemic may present risks that we do not currently consider material or risks that may evolve quickly that could have a materially adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. |
Accounting Principles | Accounting Principles The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Acacia and its wholly and majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interests in Acacia’s majority-owned and controlled operating subsidiaries (“noncontrolling interests”) are separately presented as a component of stockholders’ equity. Consolidated net income or (loss) is adjusted to include the net (income) or loss attributed to noncontrolling interests in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity for total noncontrolling interests. In 2020, in connection with the transaction with Link Fund Solutions Limited, which is more fully described in Note 4, the Company acquired equity securities of Malin J1 Limited (“MalinJ1”). MalinJ1 is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements because the Company, through its interest in the equity securities of MalinJ1, has the ability to control the operations and activities of MalinJ1. Viamet HoldCo LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Acacia, is the majority shareholder of MalinJ1. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Acacia is the general partner of the Acacia Intellectual Property Fund, L.P. (the “Acacia IP Fund”), which was formed in August 2010. The Acacia IP Fund has been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since 2010, as Acacia’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the general partner of Acacia IP Fund, has the ability to |
Segment Reporting | Segment ReportingThe Company uses the management approach, which designates the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the basis of the Company’s reportable segments. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Acacia believes that, of the significant accounting policies described herein, the accounting policies associated with revenue recognition, estimates of variable consideration for revenue, including sales returns, the valuation of equity securities without readily determinable fair value, the determination of excess and obsolete inventories, bad debt allowances and product warranty liabilities, the valuation of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (the “Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock”), embedded derivatives, Series A warrants (the “Series A Warrants”) and Series B warrants (the “Series B Warrants”), stock-based compensation expense, impairment of goodwill, patent-related and other intangible assets, the determination of the economic useful life of amortizable intangible assets, and income taxes and valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets, require its most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Intellectual Property Operations Acacia's revenue is recognized upon transfer of control (i.e., by the granting) of promised bundled IP Rights and other contractual performance obligations to licensees in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those IP Rights. Revenue contracts that provide promises to grant the right to use IP Rights as they exist at the point in time at which the IP Rights are granted, are accounted for as performance obligations satisfied at a point in time and revenue is recognized at the point in time that the applicable performance obligations are satisfied and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. For the periods presented, revenue contracts executed by Acacia primarily provided for the payment of contractually determined, one-time, paid-up license fees in consideration for the grant of certain IP Rights for patented technologies owned or controlled by Acacia. Revenues also included license fees from sales-based revenue contracts, the majority of which were originally executed in prior periods, which provide for the payment of quarterly license fees based on quarterly sales of applicable product units by licensees (“Recurring License Revenue Agreements”). Revenues may also include court ordered settlements or awards related to our patent portfolio or sales of our patent portfolio. IP Rights granted included the following, as applicable: (i) the grant of a non-exclusive, future license to manufacture and/or sell products covered by patented technologies, (ii) a covenant-not-to-sue, (iii) the release of the licensee from certain claims, and (iv) the dismissal of any pending litigation. The IP Rights granted were generally perpetual in nature, extending until the legal expiration date of the related patents. The individual IP Rights are not accounted for as separate performance obligations, as (i) the nature of the promise, within the context of the contract, is to grant combined items to which the promised IP Rights are inputs and (ii) the Company's promise to grant each individual IP right described above to the customer is not separately identifiable from other promises to grant IP Rights in the contract. Since the promised IP Rights are not individually distinct, Acacia combined each individual IP Right in the contract into a bundle of IP Rights that is distinct, and accounted for all of the IP Rights promised in the contract as a single performance obligation. The IP Rights granted were “functional IP rights” that have significant standalone functionality. Acacia’s subsequent activities do not substantively change that functionality and do not significantly affect the utility of the IP to which the licensee has rights. Acacia’s operating subsidiaries have no further obligation with respect to the grant of IP Rights, including no express or implied obligation to maintain or upgrade the technology, or provide future support or services. The contracts provide for the grant of the licenses, covenants-not-to-sue, releases, and other significant deliverables upon execution of the contract. Licensees legally obtain control of the IP Rights upon execution of the contract. As such, the earnings process is complete and revenue is recognized upon the execution of the contract, when collectability is probable and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenue contracts generally provide for payment of contractual amounts within 15-90 days of execution of the contract, or the end of the quarter in which the sale or usage occurs for Recurring License Revenue Agreements. Contractual payments made by licensees are generally non-refundable. For sales-based royalties from Recurring License Revenue Agreements, Acacia includes in the transaction price some or all of an amount of estimated variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Notwithstanding, revenue is recognized for a sales-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of IP Rights when the later of (i) the subsequent sale or usage occurs, or (ii) the performance obligation to which some or all of the sales-based royalty has been allocated has been satisfied. Estimates are generally based on historical levels of activity, if available. Revenues from contracts with significant financing components (either explicit or implicit) are recognized at an amount that reflects the price that a licensee would have paid if the licensee had paid cash for the IP Rights when they are granted to the licensee. In determining the transaction price, Acacia adjusts the promised amount of consideration for the effects of the time value of money. As a practical expedient, Acacia does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if Acacia expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the entity grants promised IP Rights to a customer and when the customer pays for the IP Rights will be one year or less. In general, Acacia is required to make certain judgments and estimates in connection with the accounting for revenue contracts with customers. Such areas may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, determining whether a promise to grant a license is distinct from other promised goods or services, evaluating whether a license transfers to a customer at a point in time or over time, allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations, determining whether contracts contain a significant financing component, and estimating revenues recognized at a point in time for sales-based royalties. License revenues were comprised of the following for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Paid-up license revenue agreements $ 73,585 $ 28,389 Recurring License Revenue Agreements 2,458 1,393 Total $ 76,043 $ 29,782 Industrial Operations Printronix recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive for providing those goods or services. To determine the transaction price, Printronix estimates the amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer. Elements of variable consideration are estimated at the time of sale which primarily include product rights of return, rebates, price protection and other incentives that occur under established sales programs. These estimates are developed using the expected value or the most likely amount method and are reviewed and updated, as necessary, at each reporting period. Revenues, inclusive of variable consideration, are recognized to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal recognized will not occur in future periods. The provision for returns and sales allowances is determined by an analysis of the historical rate of returns and sales allowances over recent quarters, and adjusted to reflect management’s future expectations. Printronix enters into contract arrangements that may include various combinations of tangible products (which include printers, consumables and parts) and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Printronix evaluates whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as a single contract and whether the combined or single contract has more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires judgement, and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple distinct performance obligations may impact the amount of revenue recorded in a reporting period. Printronix deems performance obligations to be distinct if the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with readily available resources (i.e. capable of being distinct) and if the transfer of products or services is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract (i.e. distinct within the context of the contract). For contract arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, Printronix allocates the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices for each performance obligation. In general, standalone selling prices are observable for tangible products and standard software while standalone selling prices for repair and maintenance services are developed with an expected cost-plus margin or residual approach. Regional pricing, marketing strategies and business practices are evaluated to derive the estimated standalone selling price using a cost-plus margin methodology. Printronix recognizes revenue for each performance obligation upon transfer of control of the promised goods or services. Control is deemed to have been transferred when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and has obtained substantially all of the remaining benefits from the goods and services. The determination of whether control transfers at a point in time or over time requires judgment and includes consideration of the following: 1) the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided as Printronix performs its promises, 2) the performance creates or enhances an asset that is under control of the customer, 3) the performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to Printronix, and 4) Printronix has an enforceable right to payment for its performance completed to date. Revenues for products are generally recognized upon shipment, whereas revenues for services are generally recognized over time, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition have been met. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred. Service revenue commissions are tied to the revenue recognized during the current year of the related sale. Printronix offers printer-maintenance services through service agreements that customers may purchase separately from the printer. These agreements commence upon expiration of the standard warranty period. Printronix provides the point-of-customer-contact, dispatches calls and sells the parts used for printer repairs to service providers. Printronix contracts third parties to perform the on-site repair services at the time of sale which covers the period of service at a set amount. The maintenance service agreements are separately priced at a stand-alone value. For those transactions in which maintenance service agreements are purchased concurrently with the purchase of printers, the revenue is deferred based on the selling price, which approximates the stand-alone value for separately sold maintenance services agreements. Revenue from maintenance service contracts are recognized on a straight-line basis over the period of each individual contract, which is consistent with the pattern in which the benefit is consumed by the customer. Printronix's net revenues from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021 were comprised of the following (in thousands): Printers, consumables and parts $ 10,934 Services 1,070 Total $ 12,004 Refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding net sales to customers by geographic region. Deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets represents a contract liability under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 and consists of payments and billings in advance of the performance. Printronix recognized approximately $800,000 in revenue that was previously included in the beginning balance (October 7, 2021) of deferred revenue during the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Printronix's payment terms vary by the type and location of its customers and the products, solutions or services offered. The time between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, Printronix has determined that its contracts do not include a significant financing component. Printronix's remaining performance obligations, following the transfer of products to customers, primarily relate to repair and support services. The aggregated transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for arrangements with an original term exceeding one year was $772,000, inclusive of deferred revenue, as of December 31, 2021. On average, remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2021 are expected to be recognized over a period of approximately two years. |
Cost of Revenues | Cost of Revenues Intellectual Property Operations Cost of revenues include the costs and expenses incurred in connection with Acacia’s patent licensing and enforcement activities, including inventor royalties paid to original patent owners, patent maintenance and prosecution costs, contingent legal fees paid to external patent counsel, other patent-related legal expenses paid to external patent counsel, licensing and enforcement related research, consulting and other expenses paid to third-parties and the amortization of patent-related investment costs. Cost of revenues were comprised of the following for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Inventor royalties $ 1,142 $ 7,349 Contingent legal fees 12,074 7,419 Litigation and licensing expenses 5,462 5,683 Amortization of patents 9,851 4,681 Other patent portfolio expense (income) 162 (308) Total $ 28,691 $ 24,824 |
Inventor Royalties and Contingent Legal Expenses | Inventor Royalties and Contingent Legal Expenses Inventor royalties are expensed in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the related revenues are recognized. Patent costs, including any upfront advances paid to patent owners by Acacia’s operating subsidiaries, that are recoverable from future net revenues are amortized over the estimated economic useful life of the related patents, or as the prepaid royalties are earned by the inventor, as appropriate, and the related expense is included in amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Any unamortized upfront advances recovered from net revenues are expensed in the period recovered and included in amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Contingent legal fees are expensed in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the related revenues are recognized. In instances where there are no recoveries from potential infringers, no contingent legal fees are paid; however, Acacia’s operating subsidiaries may be liable for certain out of pocket legal costs incurred pursuant to the underlying legal services agreement. Inventor royalty and contingent legal agreements generally provide for payment by the Company of contractual amounts 30 days subsequent to the quarter end during which related license fee payments are received from licensees by the Company. Industrial Operations Included in cost of sales are inventory costs (refer to " Inventories " below), indirect labor, overhead and warranty costs. Printronix offers both assurance-type and service-type product warranties with varying terms depending on the product, region and customer contracts. Warranty periods range from three months to two years. The provision for warranty costs is determined by applying the historical claims experience and estimated repair costs to the outstanding units under warranty. The following is a summary of the accrued warranty liabilities for the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Beginning balance (October 7, 2021) $ 260 Estimated future warranty expense 17 Warranty claims settled (55) Ending balance $ 222 |
Concentrations | Concentrations Intellectual Property Operations Financial instruments that potentially subject Acacia to concentrations of credit risk are cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Acacia places its cash equivalents primarily in highly rated money market funds and investment grade marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents are also invested in deposits with certain financial institutions and may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. Acacia has not experienced any significant losses on its deposits of cash and cash equivalents. Two licensees individually accounted for 66% and 16% of revenues recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021. Three licensees individually accounted for 64%, 10% and 7% of revenues recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020. Historically, Acacia has not had material foreign operations. Based on the jurisdiction of the entity obligated to satisfy payment obligations pursuant to the applicable license revenue arrangement, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 69% and 8%, respectively, of revenues were attributable to licensees domiciled in foreign jurisdictions. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Acacia generated substantial revenue from a paid-up licensee domiciled in an Asia-Pacific country. Refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding revenue from customers by geographic region. Two licensees individually represented approximately 59% and 41% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2021. Two licensees individually represented approximately 62% and 21% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2020. Industrial Operations No single Printronix customer accounted for more than 10% of revenue during the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Printronix has foreign operations, refer to Note 19 for additional information regarding net sales to customers by geographic region. Accounts receivable from one customer represented 11% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2021. Exposure to credit risk is limited by the large number of customers comprising the remainder of the Printronix customer base and by periodic customer credit evaluations performed by Printronix. No Printronix vendor accounted for 10% or more of purchases during the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Accounts payable to one vendor represented 14% of accounts payable as of December 31, 2021. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash EquivalentsAcacia considers all highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. For the periods presented, Acacia’s cash equivalents are comprised of investments in AAA rated money market funds that invest in first-tier only securities, which primarily include domestic commercial paper and securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies. |
Equity Securities at Fair Value | Equity Securities at Fair Value Investments in equity securities are reported at fair value on a recurring basis, with related realized and unrealized gains and losses in the value of such securities recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in other income or (expense). Dividend income is included in other income or (expense). Refer to Note 11 for additional information related to fair value measurements. Equity securities at fair value for the periods presented were comprised of the following: Security Type Cost Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) December 31, 2021: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 56,037 $ 262,811 $ (1,488) $ 317,360 Equity securities 43,822 2,068 (1,472) 44,418 Total $ 99,859 $ 264,879 $ (2,960) $ 361,778 December 31, 2020: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 32,765 $ 72,689 $ (583) $ 104,871 Equity securities 4,086 1,410 (1,264) 4,232 Total $ 36,851 $ 74,099 $ (1,847) $ 109,103 |
Debt Securities | Debt SecuritiesInvestments in debt securities were reported at fair value on a recurring basis, with related realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in other income or (expense). Realized and unrealized gains and losses were recorded based on the specific identification method. Interest is included in other income or (expense). |
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value | Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair ValueFor equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company elected to report them under the measurement alternative. They are reported at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The fair values of the private company securities were estimated based on recent financing transactions and secondary market transactions and factoring in any adjustments for illiquidity or preference of these securities. Changes in fair value are reported in the consolidated statements of operations in other income or (expense). |
Equity Method Investments | Equity Method Investments Equity investments in common stock and in-substance common stock without readily determinable fair values in companies over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Acacia includes its proportionate share of earnings and/or losses of its equity method investees in earnings on equity investment in joint venture in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 4 for additional information. Investments in preferred stock with substantive liquidation preferences are accounted for at cost, (subject to impairment considerations, as described below, if any), as adjusted for the impact of changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. In-substance common stock is an investment in an entity that has risk and reward characteristics that are substantially similar to that entity's common stock. An investment in preferred stock with substantive liquidation preferences over common stock, is not substantially similar to common stock, and therefore is not considered in-substance common stock. A liquidation preference is substantive if the |
Investments at Fair Value | Investment at Fair ValueOn an individual investment basis, Acacia may elect to account for investments in companies where the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee, at fair value. If the fair value method is applied to an investment that would otherwise be accounted for under the equity method of accounting, it is applied to all of the financial interests in the same entity that are eligible items (i.e., common stock and warrants). We elected the fair value method for our investment in Veritone, Inc. (“Veritone”) upon acquisition of the investment. Since March 2021, we have no more investment in Veritone stocks and warrants. |
Impairment of Investments | Impairment of Investments Acacia reviews its investments quarterly for indicators of other-than-temporary impairment. This determination requires significant judgment. In making this judgment, Acacia considers available quantitative and qualitative evidence in evaluating potential impairment of its investments. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, Acacia evaluates, among other factors, general market conditions and the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost. Acacia also considers specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of and business outlook for the investee, including industry and sector performance, changes in technology, and operational and financing cash flow factors. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and a new cost basis in the investment is established. |
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Intellectual Property Operations Acacia performs credit evaluations of its licensees with significant receivable balances, if any, and has not experienced any significant credit losses. Accounts receivable are recorded at the executed contract amount and generally do not bear interest. Collateral is not required. An allowance for doubtful accounts may be established to reflect the Company’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance, and is reflected as a contra-asset account on the balance sheets and a charge to general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the applicable period. The allowance is determined based on known troubled accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence. There was no allowance for doubtful accounts established as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Industrial Operations |
Inventories | Inventories Printronix's inventories, which include material, labor and overhead costs, are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined at standard cost adjusted on a first-in, first-out basis for variances. Cost includes shipping and handling fees and other costs, including freight insurance and customs duties for international shipments, which are |
Long Term Restricted Cash | Long-Term Restricted CashRestricted cash relates primarily to the proceeds received from the issuance of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock which are held in an escrow account (refer to Note 10). Such amounts were to be released to the Company upon, among other things, (i) the consummation of a suitable investment or acquisition by the Company or (ii) the conversion of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock. |
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and EquipmentProperty and equipment are recorded at cost. Major additions and improvements that materially extend useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged against the results of operations as incurred. When these assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset and related depreciation are relieved, and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations for the period of sale or disposal. |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition price of a business over the fair value of identified net assets of that business. We evaluate goodwill for impairment at least annually. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. Several methods may be used to estimate a reporting unit’s fair value, including, but not limited to, discounted projected future net earnings or net cash flows and multiples of earnings. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds the estimated fair value, then the excess is charged to earnings as an impairment loss. Refer to Notes 3 and 8 for additional information. Acacia's patents include the cost of patents or patent rights acquired from third-parties or obtained in connection with business combinations. Acacia's patent costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, ranging from five Printronix's intangible assets consist of trade names and trademarks, patents and customer and distributor relationships. These definite-lived intangible assets, at the time of acquisition, are recorded at fair value and are stated net of accumulated amortization. Printronix currently amortizes the definite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of seven years. Refer to Notes 3 and 8 for additional information. |
Leases | LeasesThe Company’s leases primarily consist of facility leases which are classified as operating leases. The Company assesses whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception. The Company recognizes a lease liability to make contractual payments under all leases with terms greater than twelve months and a corresponding right-of-use asset, representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. |
Impairment of Long-lived Assets | Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets, patents and other intangible assets for potential impairment annually (quarterly for patents) and when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In the event the expected undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset is less than the carrying amount of |
Series A and B Warrants | Series A and B WarrantsThe fair value of the Series A and B Warrants are estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. |
Embedded Derivatives | Embedded DerivativesEmbedded derivatives that are required to be bifurcated from their host contract are valued separately from the host instrument. A binomial lattice framework is used to estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative in the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock issued by the Company in 2019. |
Contingent Liabilities | Contingent LiabilitiesThe Company, from time to time, is involved in certain legal proceedings. Based upon consultation with outside counsel handling its defense in these matters and the Company’s analysis of potential outcomes, if the Company determines that a loss arising from such matters is probable and can be reasonably estimated, an estimate of the contingent liability is recorded in its consolidated financial statements. If only a range of estimated loss can be determined, an amount within the range that, based on estimates, assumptions and judgments, reflects the most likely outcome, is recorded as a contingent liability in the consolidated financial statements. In situations where none of the estimates within the estimated range is a better estimate of probable loss than any other amount, the Company records the low end of the range. Any such accrual would be charged to expense in the appropriate period. Litigation expenses for these types of contingencies are recognized in the period in which the litigation services were provided. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivables and current liabilities approximates their fair values due to their short-term maturities. |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value MeasurementsU.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date, and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. |
Treasury Stock | Treasury StockRepurchases of the Company’s outstanding common stock are accounted for using the cost method. The applicable par value is deducted from the appropriate capital stock account on the formal or constructive retirement of treasury stock. Any excess of the cost of treasury stock over its par value is charged to additional paid-in capital and reflected as treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheets. |
Engineering and Development | Engineering and Development Engineering and development costs are expensed as incurred and consist of labor, supplies, consulting and other costs related to developing and improving Printronix's products. |
Advertising | AdvertisingPrintronix expenses advertising costs, including promotional literature, brochures and trade shows, as incurred. |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based CompensationThe compensation cost for all stock-based awards is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award) which is generally one |
Foreign Currency Gains and Losses | Foreign Currency Gains and Losses In connection with our Printronix business, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of the foreign subsidiaries. Transactions that are recorded in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may result in transaction gains or losses at the end of the reporting period and when trade receipts and payments occur. For these subsidiaries, the assets and liabilities have been re-measured at the end of the period for changes in exchange rates, except inventories and property, plant and equipment, which have been remeasured at historical average rates. The consolidated statements of operations have been reevaluated at average rates of exchange for the reporting period, except cost of sales and depreciation, which have been reevaluated at historical rates. All foreign currency exchange activity is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in Acacia’s consolidated financial statements or consolidated income tax returns. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if all, or some portion, of such assets will more than likely not be realized, or if it is determined that there is uncertainty regarding future realization of such assets. |
Income Per Share | Income Per Share For periods in which the Company generates net income, the Company computes basic net income per share attributable to common stockholders using the two-class method required for capital structures that include participating securities. Under the two-class method, securities that participate in non-forfeitable dividends, such as the Company’s outstanding unvested restricted stock and Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, are considered participating securities and are |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In December of 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The update removed certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 in U.S. GAAP. The Company adopted the update on January 1, 2021. The adoption of the update did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. Not Yet Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” to replace the incurred loss methodology with an expected credit loss model that requires consideration of a broader range of information to estimate credit losses over the lifetime of the asset, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts in addition to historical loss information, to determine expected credit losses. Pooling of assets with similar risk characteristics and the use of a loss model are also required. Also, in April 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments,” to clarify the inclusion of recoveries of trade receivables previously written off when estimating an allowance for credit losses. The amendments in these updates will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the amendments in these updates may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, “Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity,” to simplify the accounting for convertible instruments by eliminating large sections of the existing guidance in this area. It also eliminates several triggers for derivative accounting, including a requirement to settle certain contracts by delivering registered shares. This update reduces the number of accounting models for convertible instruments, revises the derivatives scope exception, and provides targeted improvements for earnings per share. Upon adoption, companies have the option to apply a modified or full retrospective transition approach. The amendments in this update will currently be effective for the Company on January 1, 2024, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the amendments in this update may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers,” to require that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” At the acquisition date, an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts in accordance with Topic 606 as if it had originated the contracts. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively and will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the amendments in this update may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue | License revenues were comprised of the following for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Paid-up license revenue agreements $ 73,585 $ 28,389 Recurring License Revenue Agreements 2,458 1,393 Total $ 76,043 $ 29,782 Printronix's net revenues from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021 were comprised of the following (in thousands): Printers, consumables and parts $ 10,934 Services 1,070 Total $ 12,004 |
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component | Cost of revenues were comprised of the following for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Inventor royalties $ 1,142 $ 7,349 Contingent legal fees 12,074 7,419 Litigation and licensing expenses 5,462 5,683 Amortization of patents 9,851 4,681 Other patent portfolio expense (income) 162 (308) Total $ 28,691 $ 24,824 |
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability | The following is a summary of the accrued warranty liabilities for the period from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Beginning balance (October 7, 2021) $ 260 Estimated future warranty expense 17 Warranty claims settled (55) Ending balance $ 222 |
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | Equity securities at fair value for the periods presented were comprised of the following: Security Type Cost Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) December 31, 2021: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 56,037 $ 262,811 $ (1,488) $ 317,360 Equity securities 43,822 2,068 (1,472) 44,418 Total $ 99,859 $ 264,879 $ (2,960) $ 361,778 December 31, 2020: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 32,765 $ 72,689 $ (583) $ 104,871 Equity securities 4,086 1,410 (1,264) 4,232 Total $ 36,851 $ 74,099 $ (1,847) $ 109,103 Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in fair value of equity securities of public companies $ 188,875 $ 72,104 Change in fair value of equity securities without readily determinable fair value — 103,751 Conversion of equity securities without readily determinable fair value (102,067) — Gain (loss) on sale of equity securities of public companies 115,172 (3,930) Gain on sale of prepaid investment and derivative — 2,845 Net realized and unrealized gain $ 201,980 $ 174,770 |
Schedule of useful lives of property and equipmen | Depreciation and amortization is computed on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: Machinery and equipment 2 to 10 years Furniture and fixtures 3 to 5 years Computer hardware and software 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements 2 to 5 years (Lesser of lease term or useful life of improvement) |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted income/loss per share of common stock: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands, except share and per share data) Numerator: Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation $ 149,197 $ 109,231 Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (1,452) (1,381) Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (3,829) (2,835) Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (25,112) (18,169) Net income attributable to common stockholders - Basic 118,804 86,846 Add: Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock 1,452 — Add: Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock 3,829 — Less: Change in fair value of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock embedded (8,280) — Less: Change in fair value of Series A warrants — (1,348) Less: Change in fair value of dilutive Series B warrants 44,037 (5,557) Add: Interest expense associated with Starboard Notes, net of tax 4,658 1,889 Add: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities 25,112 18,169 Reallocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities (1,388) (15,105) Net income attributable to common stockholders - Diluted $ 188,224 $ 84,894 Denominator: Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to 48,797,290 48,840,829 Potentially dilutive common shares: Series A Preferred Stock 9,589,041 — Restricted stock units 758,682 637,044 Stock options 37,167 2,952 Series A Warrants — 77,592 Series B Warrants 39,288,690 7,876,711 Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to 98,470,870 57,435,128 Basic net income per common share $ 2.43 $ 1.78 Diluted net income per common share $ 1.91 $ 1.48 Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted Equity-based incentive awards 393,750 206,916 Series A warrants 5,000,000 — Series B warrants — 68,493,151 Total 5,393,750 68,700,067 |
ACQUISITION (Tables)
ACQUISITION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information | The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information, as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2020: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (Unaudited, in thousands) Pro forma: Revenues $ 119,725 $ 67,663 Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation 153,641 106,919 |
Asset Acquisition | The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Printronix and the recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands): Fair value of consideration transferred: Cash $ 35,937 Transaction expenses paid to Sellers 1,405 Other purchase price adjustments (200) Total consideration 37,142 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents 3,892 Trade receivables 8,281 Inventories 10,837 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,786 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,261 Leased right-of-use assets 1,590 Customer relationships 5,300 Trade names and trademarks 3,430 Patents 3,400 Other assets 752 Trade and other payables (7,849) Deferred revenue (1,941) Long-term lease liabilities (1,590) Other long-term liabilities (3,477) Total identifiable net assets 29,672 Goodwill $ 7,470 |
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EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | Equity securities at fair value for the periods presented were comprised of the following: Security Type Cost Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) December 31, 2021: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 56,037 $ 262,811 $ (1,488) $ 317,360 Equity securities 43,822 2,068 (1,472) 44,418 Total $ 99,859 $ 264,879 $ (2,960) $ 361,778 December 31, 2020: Equity securities - Life Sciences Portfolio (Note 4) $ 32,765 $ 72,689 $ (583) $ 104,871 Equity securities 4,086 1,410 (1,264) 4,232 Total $ 36,851 $ 74,099 $ (1,847) $ 109,103 Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in fair value of equity securities of public companies $ 188,875 $ 72,104 Change in fair value of equity securities without readily determinable fair value — 103,751 Conversion of equity securities without readily determinable fair value (102,067) — Gain (loss) on sale of equity securities of public companies 115,172 (3,930) Gain on sale of prepaid investment and derivative — 2,845 Net realized and unrealized gain $ 201,980 $ 174,770 |
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE (Table
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | |
Gain (Loss) on Securities | The consolidated statements of operations reflected the following net realized and unrealized gains: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in fair value of investment, warrants $ (2,752) $ 1,996 Change in fair value of investment, common stock — 3,478 Gain on sale of investment, warrants 3,591 11,503 Loss on sale of investment, common stock — (3,316) Net realized and unrealized gain $ 839 $ 13,661 |
INVENTORIES (Tables)
INVENTORIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventory, Current | Printronix's inventories consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Raw materials $ 3,207 Subassemblies and work in process 1,712 Finished goods 4,011 Inventories $ 8,930 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT_2
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Machinery and equipment $ 2,077 $ — Furniture and fixtures 1,036 144 Computer hardware and software 614 152 Leasehold improvements 1,034 120 4,761 416 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (578) (146) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 4,183 $ 270 |
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Goodwill | Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Beginning balance $ — Acquisition of business 7,470 Impairment losses — Ending balance $ 7,470 |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets | Other intangible assets, net consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 Weighted Average Amortization Period Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In thousands) Patents: Intellectual property operations 6 years $ 331,403 $ (294,341) $ 37,062 Industrial operations 7 years 3,400 (112) 3,288 Total patents 334,803 (294,453) 40,350 Customer relationships - industrial operations 7 years 5,300 (174) 5,126 Trade name and trademarks - industrial operations 7 years 3,430 (113) 3,317 Total $ 343,533 $ (294,740) $ 48,793 December 31, 2020 Weighted Average Amortization Period Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In thousands) Patents: Intellectual property operations 7 years $ 336,834 $ (319,922) $ 16,912 Total patents $ 336,834 $ (319,922) $ 16,912 |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense | The following table presents the scheduled annual aggregate amortization expense (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2022 $ 12,136 2023 12,068 2024 10,692 2025 8,348 2026 2,483 Thereafter 3,066 Total $ 48,793 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_2
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Accrued legal expenses $ — $ 2,284 Customer deposit 3,000 — Income taxes payable 506 — Product warranty liability, current 84 — Service contract costs 307 — Short-term lease liability 935 589 Other accrued liabilities 957 834 Total $ 5,789 $ 3,707 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis | Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Assets December 31, 2021: Equity securities at fair value $ 113,630 $ 248,148 $ — $ 361,778 Total $ 113,630 $ 248,148 $ — $ 361,778 December 31, 2020: Equity securities at fair value $ 109,103 $ — $ — $ 109,103 Investment at fair value - warrants — 2,752 — 2,752 Total $ 109,103 $ 2,752 $ — $ 111,855 Liabilities December 31, 2021: Series A warrants $ — $ — $ 11,291 $ 11,291 Series A embedded derivative liabilities — — 18,448 18,448 Series B warrants — — 96,378 96,378 Total $ — $ — $ 126,117 $ 126,117 December 31, 2020: Series A warrants $ — $ 6,640 $ — $ 6,640 Series A embedded derivative liabilities — — 26,728 26,728 Series B warrants — — 52,341 52,341 Total $ — $ 6,640 $ 79,069 $ 85,709 |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation | The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the estimated fair value of the Company’s Level 3 liabilities, which are measured at fair value as a on a recurring basis: Series A Warrant Liabilities Series A Embedded Derivative Liabilities Series B Warrant Liabilities Total (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ — $ 17,974 $ — $ 17,974 Issuance of Series B warrants — — 4,600 4,600 Remeasurement to fair value — 8,754 47,741 56,495 Balance at December 31, 2020 — 26,728 52,341 79,069 Transfer to Level 3 6,640 — — 6,640 Remeasurement to fair value 4,651 (8,280) 44,037 40,408 Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 11,291 $ 18,448 $ 96,378 $ 126,117 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity | The table below presents aggregate future minimum payments due under the Company's leases discussed above, reconciled to long-term lease liabilities and short-term lease liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2022 $ 935 2023 949 2024 500 2025 307 2026 242 Thereafter 29 Total minimum payments 2,962 Less: short-term lease liabilities (935) Long-term lease liabilities $ 2,027 |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY (Tables)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Accelerated Share Repurchases | Stock repurchases, all of which were purchased as part of a publicly announced plan or program, were as follows: Total Number Average Approximate Dollar (In thousands) March 20, 2020 - March 31, 2020 576,898 $ 2.28 $ 8,686 April 1, 2020 - April 23, 2020 1,107,639 $ 2.42 $ 6,001 Total repurchases in 2020 1,684,537 $ 2.37 December 10, 2021 - December 31, 2021 784,104 $ 5.12 $ 11,004 |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS (T
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity | The following table summarizes stock option activity for the Plans: Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted (In thousands) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 325,333 $ 4.38 $ 109 4.4 years Granted — $ — $ — Exercised (13,333) $ 3.60 $ 7 Forfeited/Expired (1,917) $ 3.99 $ 1 Outstanding at December 31, 2020 310,083 $ 4.41 $ 104 2.2 years Granted 393,750 $ 5.84 $ — Exercised (60,000) $ 3.36 $ 177 Forfeited/Expired (88,416) $ 3.97 $ 103 Outstanding at December 31, 2021 555,417 $ 5.61 $ 71 7.3 years Exercisable at December 31, 2021 161,667 $ 5.05 $ 71 1.7 years Expected to vest at December 31, 2021 393,750 $ 5.84 $ — 9.6 years Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at December 31, 2021 (in thousands) $ 612 Weighted average remaining vesting period at December 31, 2021 2.4 years |
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activit | The following table summarizes nonvested restricted stock activity for the Plans: RSAs RSUs Shares Weighted Units Weighted Nonvested at December 31, 2019 475,619 $ 2.98 900,000 $ 1.42 Granted 592,000 $ 3.52 166,500 $ 3.19 Vested (352,762) $ 3.12 — $ — Forfeited (30,851) $ 2.85 (80,000) $ 3.19 Nonvested at December 31, 2020 684,006 $ 3.38 986,500 $ 1.58 Granted 324,401 $ 5.56 506,500 $ 5.84 Vested (394,169) $ 3.30 (28,834) $ 3.19 Forfeited (96,669) $ 3.77 (450,000) $ 1.42 Nonvested at December 31, 2021 517,569 $ 4.74 1,014,166 $ 3.73 Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at December 31, 2021 (in thousands) $ 1,928 $ 2,823 Weighted average remaining vesting period at December 31, 2021 1.6 years 2.3 years |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan | Compensation expense for share-based awards recognized in general and administrative expenses was comprised of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Options $ 104 $ 37 RSAs 1,521 1,155 RSUs 428 470 Total compensation expense for share-based awards $ 2,053 $ 1,662 |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign | The components of income before income taxes were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Domestic $ 175,635 $ 108,072 Foreign (983) — Total $ 174,652 $ 108,072 |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | For purposes of reconciling the Company’s provision for income taxes at the statutory rate and the Company’s income tax expense (benefit) at the effective tax rate, a notional 21% tax rate was applied as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Statutory federal tax rate - expense (benefit) 21 % 21 % Foreign rate differential 5 % (1) % Nondeductible permanent items (1) % — % Expired tax attributes 4 % — % Derivative fair value adjustment 5 % 11 % Valuation allowance (21) % (33) % Other 1 % 1 % Effective income tax rate 14 % (1) % |
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | Acacia’s income tax (expense) benefit for the periods presented consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Current: State $ (15) $ (66) Foreign (8,530) 1,225 Total current (8,545) 1,159 Deferred: Federal (54,165) — State 1,573 — Foreign 332 — Total deferred (52,260) — Change in valuation allowance 36,518 — Income tax (expense) benefit $ (24,287) $ 1,159 |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following: December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards and credits $ 78,428 $ 113,561 Compensation expense for share-based awards 383 497 Fixed assets and intangibles — 677 Basis of investments in affiliates 18 254 Accrued liabilities and other 1,495 432 Lease liability 726 330 State taxes — 15 Total deferred tax assets 81,050 115,766 Valuation allowance (40,585) (76,969) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 40,465 38,797 Deferred tax liabilities: ROU Asset (726) (330) Fixed assets and intangibles (2,572) — Unrealized gain on investments held at fair value (55,696) (38,374) Other (23) (93) Total deferred tax liabilities (59,017) (38,797) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (18,552) $ — |
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward | The following changes occurred in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance $ 731 $ 731 Additions for current year tax positions 27 — Additions included in purchase accounting for prior year positions 129 — Reductions for prior year tax positions — — Ending Balance (excluding interest and penalties) 887 731 Interest and penalties — — Total $ 887 $ 731 |
INCOME_LOSS PER SHARE (Tables)
INCOME/LOSS PER SHARE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted income/loss per share of common stock: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands, except share and per share data) Numerator: Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation $ 149,197 $ 109,231 Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (1,452) (1,381) Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (3,829) (2,835) Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (25,112) (18,169) Net income attributable to common stockholders - Basic 118,804 86,846 Add: Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock 1,452 — Add: Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock 3,829 — Less: Change in fair value of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock embedded (8,280) — Less: Change in fair value of Series A warrants — (1,348) Less: Change in fair value of dilutive Series B warrants 44,037 (5,557) Add: Interest expense associated with Starboard Notes, net of tax 4,658 1,889 Add: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities 25,112 18,169 Reallocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities (1,388) (15,105) Net income attributable to common stockholders - Diluted $ 188,224 $ 84,894 Denominator: Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to 48,797,290 48,840,829 Potentially dilutive common shares: Series A Preferred Stock 9,589,041 — Restricted stock units 758,682 637,044 Stock options 37,167 2,952 Series A Warrants — 77,592 Series B Warrants 39,288,690 7,876,711 Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to 98,470,870 57,435,128 Basic net income per common share $ 2.43 $ 1.78 Diluted net income per common share $ 1.91 $ 1.48 Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted Equity-based incentive awards 393,750 206,916 Series A warrants 5,000,000 — Series B warrants — 68,493,151 Total 5,393,750 68,700,067 |
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated | The Company's segment information, including Printronix's operations from October 7, 2021 through December 31, 2021, is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2021 Intellectual Property Operations Industrial Operations Total (In thousands) Revenues: License fees $ 76,043 $ — $ 76,043 Printers and parts — 4,961 4,961 Consumable products — 5,973 5,973 Services — 1,070 1,070 Total revenues 76,043 12,004 88,047 Cost of revenues: Inventor royalties 1,142 — 1,142 Contingent legal fees 12,074 — 12,074 Litigation and licensing expenses 5,462 — 5,462 Amortization of patents 9,851 — 9,851 Other patent portfolio expense (income) 162 — 162 Cost of sales — 7,407 7,407 Total cost of revenues 28,691 7,407 36,098 Segment gross profit 47,352 4,597 51,949 Other operating expenses: Engineering and development expenses — 200 200 Sales and marketing expenses — 1,538 1,538 Amortization of intangible assets — 399 399 General and administrative expenses 6,177 2,398 8,575 Total other operating expenses 6,177 4,535 10,712 Segment operating income $ 41,175 $ 62 41,237 Parent general and administrative expenses 26,692 Operating income 14,545 Total other income 160,107 Income before income taxes $ 174,652 |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Equity securities investments: Equity securities at fair value $ 361,778 Equity securities without readily determinable fair value 5,816 Investment securities - equity method investments 30,934 Total 398,528 Other parent assets 172,726 Segment total assets: Intellectual property operations 175,286 Industrial operations 52,316 Total assets $ 798,856 |
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas | Year Ended December 31, 2021 Intellectual Property Operations Industrial Operations Total (In thousands) Revenues by geographic area: United States $ 23,256 $ 4,937 $ 28,193 Canada and Latin America 402 251 653 Total Americas 23,658 5,188 28,846 Europe, Middle East and Africa 1,841 2,589 4,430 China — 1,910 1,910 India — 1,076 1,076 Asia-Pacific, excluding China and India 50,544 1,241 51,785 Total Asia-Pacific 50,544 4,227 54,771 Total revenues $ 76,043 $ 12,004 $ 88,047 |
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas | December 31, 2021 Intellectual Property Operations Industrial Operations Total (In thousands) Long-lived tangible assets by geographic area: United States $ 204 $ 473 $ 677 Malaysia — 3,203 3,203 Other foreign countries — 303 303 Total $ 204 29782000 $ 3,979 $ 4,183 |
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Accounting Standards Update | As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (In thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets (excluding property, plant and equipment) $ 4,718 $ (4,213) $ 505 Total assets 515,520 (4,213) 511,307 Accumulated deficit (326,708) (4,213) (330,921) Total stockholders' equity 292,529 (4,213) 288,316 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (5,923) $ (4,213) $ (10,136) Total other income 131,803 (4,213) 127,590 Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation 113,444 (4,213) 109,231 Income per share: Basic net income per common share $ 1.85 $ (0.07) $ 1.78 Diluted net income per common share $ 1.54 $ (0.06) $ 1.48 Statement of Cash Flows: Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ 113,444 $ (4,213) $ 109,231 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 2,838 4,213 7,051 Net cash used in operating activities (19,620) — (19,620) As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets $ 4,834 $ (4,060) $ 774 Total assets 568,958 (4,060) 564,898 Accumulated deficit (491,326) (4,060) (495,386) Total stockholders' equity 128,148 (4,060) 124,088 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (1,310) $ 153 $ (1,157) Total other expense (158,032) 153 (157,879) Net loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation (164,618) 153 (164,465) Loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (2.81) $ — $ (2.81) Statement of Cash Flows: Net loss including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ (163,718) $ 153 $ (163,565) Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 702 (153) 549 Net cash used in operating activities (6,120) — (6,120) As of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets $ 4,653 $ (3,907) $ 746 Total assets 627,732 (3,907) 623,825 Accumulated deficit (471,819) (3,907) (475,726) Total stockholders' equity 147,103 (3,907) 143,196 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (3,070) $ 306 $ (2,764) Total other expense (139,653) 306 (139,347) Net loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation (145,111) 306 (144,805) Loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (3.03) $ 0.01 $ (3.02) Statement of Cash Flows: Net loss including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ (144,205) $ 306 $ (143,899) Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 128 (306) (178) Net cash used in operating activities (6,197) — (6,197) As of and for the Nine Months Ended As Previously Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data) Balance Sheet: Other non-current assets $ 4,482 $ (3,754) $ 728 Total assets 749,834 (3,754) 746,080 Accumulated deficit (382,215) (3,754) (385,969) Total stockholders' equity 235,862 (3,754) 232,108 Statement of Operations: Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes $ (5,601) $ 459 $ (5,142) Total other expense (37,316) 459 (36,857) Net loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation (55,507) 459 (55,048) Loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (1.21) $ 0.01 $ (1.20) Statement of Cash Flows: Net loss including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries $ (54,601) $ 459 $ (54,142) Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 460 (459) 1 Net cash used in operating activities (7,602) — (7,602) |
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS - Narra
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | Oct. 07, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021patent | Dec. 31, 2020patent |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Number of new patent portfolios acquired | patent | 1 | 5 | ||
Printronix | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price | $ 37,142 | $ 37,000 | ||
Business combination, initial cash payment | 33,000 | |||
Working capital adjustment | $ 4,000 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Oct. 31, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)segment | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 | |||
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized | $ 800 | |||
Remaining performance obligation | 772 | $ 772 | ||
Proceeds from sale of debt securities | $ 118,500 | |||
Restricted cash, released | $ 35,000 | |||
Advertising expense | $ 52 | |||
Vesting period | 1 year | |||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Remaining performance obligation period | 2 years | 2 years | ||
Merton | Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Lender fees | $ 4,600 | |||
Printronix | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns | $ 78 | $ 78 | ||
Estimated useful life | 7 years | |||
Minimum | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Warranty term | 3 months | |||
Vesting period | 1 year | |||
Minimum | Patents | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Estimated useful life | 5 years | |||
Maximum | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Warranty term | 2 years | |||
Vesting period | 3 years | |||
Maximum | Patents | ||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Estimated useful life | 10 years |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total revenues | $ 88,047 | $ 29,782 |
Net revenues | 12,004 | |
Paid-up license revenue agreements | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total revenues | 73,585 | 28,389 |
Recurring License Revenue Agreements | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total revenues | 2,458 | 1,393 |
Intellectual property operations | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total revenues | 76,043 | $ 29,782 |
Printers, consumables and parts | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net revenues | 10,934 | |
Services | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net revenues | $ 1,070 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_6
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Intellectual Property Operations (Details) - Intellectual property operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Inventor royalties | $ 1,142 | $ 7,349 |
Contingent legal fees | 12,074 | 7,419 |
Litigation and licensing expenses | 5,462 | 5,683 |
Amortization of patents | 9,851 | 4,681 |
Other patent portfolio expense (income) | 162 | (308) |
Total cost of revenues | $ 28,691 | $ 24,824 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_7
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Accrued warranty liability (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | |
Beginning balance (October 7, 2021) | $ 260 |
Estimated future warranty expense | 17 |
Warranty claims settled | (55) |
Ending balance | $ 222 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_8
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Concentrations (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue Benchmark | One Licensee | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 66.00% | 64.00% | |
Revenue Benchmark | One Licensee 2 | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 16.00% | 10.00% | |
Revenue Benchmark | One Licensee 3 | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 7.00% | ||
Revenue Benchmark | Foreign Licensee | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 69.00% | 8.00% | |
Accounts Receivable | Printronix | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 11.00% | ||
Accounts Receivable | One Licensee | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 59.00% | 62.00% | |
Accounts Receivable | One Licensee 2 | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 41.00% | 21.00% | |
Accounts Payable | Two Vendors | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 14.00% |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_9
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of equity securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Cost | $ 99,859 | $ 36,851 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 264,879 | 74,099 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | (2,960) | (1,847) |
Fair Value | 361,778 | 109,103 |
Trading securities - Debt | ||
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Cost | 56,037 | 32,765 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 262,811 | 72,689 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | (1,488) | (583) |
Fair Value | 317,360 | 104,871 |
Trading securities - Equity | ||
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Cost | 43,822 | 4,086 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 2,068 | 1,410 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | (1,472) | (1,264) |
Fair Value | $ 44,418 | $ 4,232 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOU_10
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Property and Equipment Useful Lives (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Machinery and equipment | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 2 years |
Machinery and equipment | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 10 years |
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 3 years |
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
Computer hardware and software | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 3 years |
Computer hardware and software | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
Leasehold improvements | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 2 years |
Leasehold improvements | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
ACQUISITION - Narrative (Detail
ACQUISITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 07, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenues | $ 88,047 | $ 29,782 | ||||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ 164,465 | $ 144,805 | $ 55,048 | (149,197) | (109,231) | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,183 | 270 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 4,761 | 416 | ||||
Inventories | 8,930 | 0 | ||||
Goodwill | 7,470 | 0 | ||||
Industrial operations | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenues | 12,004 | $ 0 | ||||
Printronix | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Acquisition related costs | $ 1,405 | |||||
Goodwill | $ 7,470 | |||||
Acquired assets, weighted average useful life | 7 years | |||||
Printronix | Customer relationships | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Intangible assets from acquisition | $ 5,300 | |||||
Printronix | Patents | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Intangible assets from acquisition | 3,400 | |||||
Printronix | Trade names and trademarks | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Intangible assets from acquisition | $ 3,430 | |||||
Printronix | General and Administrative Expense | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Acquisition related costs | 457 | |||||
Printronix | Acquisition-related Costs | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,800 | |||||
Printronix | Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Inventories | 1,900 | |||||
Contract with customer, liability | $ 557 |
ACQUISITION - Pro forma summary
ACQUISITION - Pro forma summary (Details) - Printronix - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 119,725 | $ 67,663 |
Net income attributable to Acacia Research Corporation | $ 153,641 | $ 106,919 |
ACQUISITION - Assumption of Ass
ACQUISITION - Assumption of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 07, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |||
Goodwill | $ 7,470 | $ 0 | |
Printronix | |||
Fair value of consideration transferred: | |||
Cash | $ 35,937 | ||
Acquisition related costs | 1,405 | ||
Other purchase price adjustments | (200) | ||
Total consideration | 37,142 | $ 37,000 | |
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,892 | ||
Trade receivables | 8,281 | ||
Inventories | 10,837 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,786 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,261 | ||
Leased right-of-use assets | 1,590 | ||
Other assets | 752 | ||
Trade and other payables | (7,849) | ||
Deferred revenue | (1,941) | ||
Long-term lease liabilities | (1,590) | ||
Other long-term liabilities | (3,477) | ||
Total identifiable net assets | 29,672 | ||
Goodwill | 7,470 | ||
Customer relationships | Printronix | |||
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |||
Intangible assets from acquisition | 5,300 | ||
Trade names and trademarks | Printronix | |||
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |||
Intangible assets from acquisition | 3,430 | ||
Patents | Printronix | |||
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |||
Intangible assets from acquisition | $ 3,400 |
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO I_3
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT - Narrative (Details) £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands | Apr. 03, 2020USD ($) | Apr. 03, 2020GBP (£) | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020GBP (£) | Oct. 13, 2021 | Dec. 03, 2020 |
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Investment at fair value | $ 0 | $ 2,752 | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of debt securities | 118,500 | |||||||||
Interest income, other | 69 | |||||||||
Notes receivable, related parties | 4,000 | |||||||||
Earnings on equity investment in joint venture | 3,530 | 0 | ||||||||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ (164,465) | $ (144,805) | $ (55,048) | 149,197 | 109,231 | |||||
Acquisition of MalinJ1 | $ 1,168 | 0 | ||||||||
Unsecured Debt | ||||||||||
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate | 8.00% | |||||||||
MalinJ1 | ||||||||||
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Ownership percentage | 63.90% | |||||||||
Equity method investment ownership | 41.00% | |||||||||
Earnings on equity investment in joint venture | $ 3,500 | |||||||||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 2,400 | |||||||||
Acquisition of MalinJ1 | 1,200 | |||||||||
Equity Securities | ||||||||||
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Investment at fair value | $ 343,100 | 267,800 | ||||||||
Option Agreement | Portfolio Companies | ||||||||||
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Payments to acquire investments | $ 277,500 | £ 223,900 | ||||||||
Equity securities, FV-NI, realized gain | $ 2,800 | |||||||||
Option Agreement | Portfolio Companies | United Kingdom, Pounds | ||||||||||
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Return on prepayment | £ | £ 4,500 | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of debt securities | £ | £ 33 |
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO I_4
EQUITY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Change in fair value of investment | $ 87,527 | $ 176,173 |
Conversion of equity securities without readily determinable fair value to equity securities of public companies | (102,067) | 0 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 839 | 13,661 |
Trading Securites - LF Fund Public Securities | ||
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Change in fair value of investment | 188,875 | 72,104 |
Realized investment gains (losses) | 115,172 | (3,930) |
Equity Securities - LF Fund Private Securities | ||
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Change in fair value of investment | 0 | 103,751 |
Equity Securities Forward Contract | ||
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Realized investment gains (losses) | 0 | 2,845 |
Trading Securites Lf Fund Securities | ||
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | $ 201,980 | $ 174,770 |
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE - Narr
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | |||||
Realized gain (loss) on investment | $ 207,186 | $ 183,525 | |||
Veritone Common Stock | |||||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | |||||
Investment owned, balance (in shares) | 0 | ||||
Investment shares sold | 298,450 | 1,121,071 | 2,700,000 | ||
Realized gain (loss) on investment | $ (3,300) | $ (9,200) | $ (19,100) | ||
Veritone Warrants | |||||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | |||||
Investment owned, balance (in shares) | 0 | ||||
Realized gain (loss) on investment | $ 3,600 | $ 11,500 | |||
Warrants exercised | 156,720 | 963,712 | |||
Veritone | |||||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | |||||
Exercise price (USD per share) | $ 13.61 | ||||
Veritone | Common Stock | |||||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | |||||
Investment owned, balance (in shares) | 4,119,521 | ||||
Veritone | Warrant | |||||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | |||||
Investment owned, balance (in shares) | 1,120,432 |
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE (Detai
INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain | $ 839 | $ 13,661 |
Veritone Warrants | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Change in fair value of investment | (2,752) | 1,996 |
Gain on sale of investment, warrants | 3,591 | 11,503 |
Veritone Common Stock | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Change in fair value of investment | 0 | 3,478 |
Loss on sale of investment, common stock | $ 0 | $ (3,316) |
INVENTORIES (Details)
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | $ 3,207 | |
Subassemblies and work in process | 1,712 | |
Finished goods | 4,011 | |
Inventories | $ 8,930 | $ 0 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT_3
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 4,761 | $ 416 |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (578) | (146) |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,183 | 270 |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 438 | 119 |
Machinery and equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 2,077 | 0 |
Furniture and fixtures | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 1,036 | 144 |
Computer hardware and software | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 614 | 152 |
Leasehold improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 1,034 | $ 120 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Schedule of goodwill (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Beginning balance | $ 0 |
Acquisition of business | 7,470,000 |
Impairment losses | 0 |
Ending balance | $ 7,470,000 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Impairment losses | $ 0 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 10,300,000 | $ 4,700,000 |
Impairment of intangible assets, finite-lived | 0 | 0 |
Accelerated amortization of patents | 152,000 | $ 152,000 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, write offs | 35,000,000 | |
Patent and patent rights acquisition costs to be paid | $ 5,000,000 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_5
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 343,533 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (294,740) | |
Total net book value | 48,793 | |
Patents | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount, Patents | 334,803 | $ 336,834 |
Accumulated Amortization | (294,453) | (319,922) |
Total net book value | $ 40,350 | $ 16,912 |
Patents | Intellectual property operations | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 6 years | 7 years |
Gross Carrying Amount, Patents | $ 331,403 | $ 336,834 |
Accumulated Amortization | (294,341) | (319,922) |
Total net book value | $ 37,062 | $ 16,912 |
Patents | Industrial operations | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 7 years | |
Gross Carrying Amount, Patents | $ 3,400 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (112) | |
Total net book value | $ 3,288 | |
Customer relationships | Industrial operations | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 7 years | |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 5,300 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (174) | |
Total net book value | $ 5,126 | |
Trade names and trademarks | Industrial operations | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 7 years | |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 3,430 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (113) | |
Total net book value | $ 3,317 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_6
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Annual Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2022 | $ 12,136 |
2023 | 12,068 |
2024 | 10,692 |
2025 | 8,348 |
2026 | 2,483 |
Thereafter | 3,066 |
Total net book value | $ 48,793 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_3
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrued legal expenses | $ 0 | $ 2,284 |
Customer deposit | 3,000 | 0 |
Income taxes payable | 506 | 0 |
Product warranty liability, current | 84 | 0 |
Service contract costs | $ 307 | $ 0 |
Operating lease, liability, current, statement of financial position | Total accrued expenses | Total accrued expenses |
Short-term lease liability | $ 935 | $ 589 |
Other accrued liabilities | 957 | 834 |
Total accrued expenses | $ 5,789 | $ 3,707 |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Series A
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock Narrative (Details) | Nov. 18, 2019d$ / sharesshares | Nov. 18, 2019$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2021USD ($) |
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt Instrument, Required Minimum Amount Held In Escrow | $ 35,000,000 | $ 35,000,000 | |||||
Series A embedded derivative liabilities | $ 18,448,000 | $ 26,728,000 | |||||
Warrant | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and preference stock | $ 4,800,000 | ||||||
Series A Preferred Stock | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt instrument, make-whole premium, percent | 15.00% | ||||||
Dividend rate | 8.00% | 3.00% | |||||
Series A Preferred Stock | Starboard | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
New shares issued | shares | 350,000 | ||||||
Conversion price | $ / shares | $ 3.65 | $ 3.65 | |||||
Percent of closing price to trigger conversion | $ / shares | $ 1.90 | ||||||
Consecutive trading days | d | 30 | ||||||
Redeemable Preferred Stock | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Temporary equity, par or stated value per share | $ / shares | $ 0.001 | 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |||
Temporary equity, redemption price per share | $ / shares | $ 100 | $ 100 | $ 100 | $ 100 | |||
Series A warrants | Starboard | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Number of shares purchased by warrant | shares | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | |||||
Conversion price | $ / shares | $ 3.65 | $ 3.65 | |||||
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Dividends payable, current | $ 0 | ||||||
Proceeds from Issuance of Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ 35,000,000 | ||||||
Payments of stock issuance costs | $ 1,300,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and preference stock | 8,900,000 | ||||||
Accretion expense | 3,800,000 | $ 2,800,000 | |||||
Series A embedded derivative liabilities | 18,400,000 | $ 26,700,000 | |||||
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | Minimum | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Principal amount outstanding | $ 50,000,000 | ||||||
Embedded Derivative | |||||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and preference stock | $ 21,200,000 |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Series_2
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Series A and B Warrants (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Nov. 18, 2019 | Feb. 25, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Jun. 04, 2020 |
Series B warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Warrants and rights outstanding | $ 96.4 | $ 52.3 | |||
Starboard | Series A warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Conversion price | $ 3.65 | ||||
Warrants and rights outstanding | $ 4.8 | $ 11.3 | $ 6.6 | ||
Warrants exercised | 0 | ||||
Number of shares purchased by warrant | 5,000,000 | ||||
Starboard | Series B warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Conversion price | $ 3.65 | ||||
Warrants exercised | 0 | ||||
Number of shares purchased by warrant | 100,000,000 | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and preference stock | $ 4.6 | ||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Warrants Subject to Adjustments | 31,506,849 | ||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding | 68,493,151 | ||||
Starboard | Maximum | Series A warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Warrants issued, shares | 5,000,000 | ||||
Starboard | Maximum | Series B warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Conversion price | $ 5.25 | ||||
Starboard | Minimum | Series B warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Conversion price | $ 3.65 |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Senior S
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Senior Secured Notes (Details) - USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jan. 29, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 04, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Nov. 18, 2019 |
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Repayments of secured debt | $ 50,000,000 | $ 0 | |||||||||
Redeemable Preferred Stock | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Temporary equity, par or stated value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||||||||
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Dividends payable, current | $ 0 | ||||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | New Notes | Merton | Subsequent Event | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Repayments of secured debt | $ 15,000,000 | ||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | $ 165,000,000 | ||||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | Merton | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Dividends payable, current | 1,338,000 | $ 863,000 | |||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of secured debt | $ 115,000,000 | ||||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | Merton | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate during period | 6.00% | ||||||||||
Aggregate outstanding principal amount | $ 115,000,000 | ||||||||||
Lender fees | 4,600,000 | ||||||||||
Debt instrument, unamortized discount, current | 500,000 | ||||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | New Notes | Merton | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of secured debt | $ 50,000,000 | ||||||||||
Repayments of secured debt | $ 50,000,000 | ||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | $ 180,000,000 | 115,000,000 | |||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | June 2021 Merton Notes | Merton | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of secured debt | $ 30,000,000 | ||||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | September 2021 Merton Notes | Merton | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of secured debt | $ 35,000,000 | ||||||||||
Senior Secured Notes | Securities Purchase Agreement | June 2020 Approved Investment Notes | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Repayment of debt | $ 80,000,000 | $ 35,000,000 |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Modifica
STARBOARD INVESTMENT - Modifications to Stock and Warrants (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 04, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Series B warrants | |||
Offsetting Assets [Line Items] | |||
Warrants and rights outstanding | $ 96,400 | $ 52,300 | |
Amortization of debt discount (premium) | $ 103 | $ 1,200 | |
Series B warrants | Starboard | |||
Offsetting Assets [Line Items] | |||
Class of Warrant or Right, Warrants Subject to Adjustments | 31,506,849 | ||
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding | 68,493,151 | ||
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | |||
Offsetting Assets [Line Items] | |||
Proceeds from Issuance of Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ 35,000 | ||
Senior Secured Notes | Series B warrants | Merton | |||
Offsetting Assets [Line Items] | |||
Debt instrument, unamortized discount | $ 68 | ||
Senior Secured Notes | Series B warrants | Securities Purchase Agreement | |||
Offsetting Assets [Line Items] | |||
Warrants and rights outstanding | $ 1,300 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narra
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Equity Securities | Discount rate | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.03 | |
Equity Securities | Expected term | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 3 | |
Equity Securities | Price volatility | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.45 | |
Series A warrants | Expected term | Black Scholes Model | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 5.79 | 6.79 |
Series A warrants | Price volatility | Black Scholes Model | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.30 | 0.29 |
Series A warrants | Risk free interest rate | Black Scholes Model | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.0133 | 0.0062 |
Series B warrants | Expected term | Scenario 1 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 5.88 | 6.87 |
Series B warrants | Expected term | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.65 | 1.65 |
Series B warrants | Price volatility | Scenario 1 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.30 | 0.29 |
Series B warrants | Price volatility | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.25 | 0.50 |
Series B warrants | Risk free interest rate | Scenario 1 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.0134 | 0.0063 |
Series B warrants | Risk free interest rate | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.0025 | 0.0012 |
Series B warrants | Discount for lack of marketability | Scenario 1 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.10 | |
Series B warrants | Discount for lack of marketability | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.10 | |
Embedded Derivative | Discount rate | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.096 | |
Embedded Derivative | Expected term | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 5.87 | 6.87 |
Embedded Derivative | Price volatility | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.30 | 0.29 |
Embedded Derivative | Risk free interest rate | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.013 | 0.0062 |
Embedded Derivative | Expected dividend rate | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0 | 0 |
Embedded Derivative | Credit spread | Scenario 2 | Monte Carlo Method | ||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.1925 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Assets | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | $ 361,778 | $ 111,855 |
Assets | Equity securities at fair value | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 361,778 | 109,103 |
Assets | Investment at fair value - warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 2,752 | |
Assets | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 113,630 | 109,103 |
Assets | Level 1 | Equity securities at fair value | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 113,630 | 109,103 |
Assets | Level 1 | Investment at fair value - warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | |
Assets | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 248,148 | 2,752 |
Assets | Level 1 | Equity securities at fair value | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 248,148 | 0 |
Assets | Level 1 | Investment at fair value - warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 2,752 | |
Assets | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Assets | Level 3 | Equity securities at fair value | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Assets | Level 3 | Investment at fair value - warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | |
Liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 126,117 | 85,709 |
Liabilities | Series A warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 11,291 | 6,640 |
Liabilities | Series A embedded derivative liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 18,448 | 26,728 |
Liabilities | Series B warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 96,378 | 52,341 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Series A warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Series A embedded derivative liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Series B warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 6,640 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Series A warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 6,640 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Series A embedded derivative liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Series B warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 126,117 | 79,069 |
Liabilities | Level 3 | Series A warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 11,291 | 0 |
Liabilities | Level 3 | Series A embedded derivative liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | 18,448 | 26,728 |
Liabilities | Level 3 | Series B warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Financial and nonfinancial liabilities, fair value disclosure | $ 96,378 | $ 52,341 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Chang
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Changes to fair value measurement Level 3 (Details) - Liabilities - Level 3 - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Derivative liability, beginning balance | $ 79,069 | $ 17,974 |
Transfer to Level 3 | 6,640 | |
Issuance of series warrants | 4,600 | |
Remeasurement to fair value | 40,408 | 56,495 |
Derviative liability, ending balance | 126,117 | 79,069 |
Series A Warrant Liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Derivative liability, beginning balance | 0 | 0 |
Transfer to Level 3 | 6,640 | |
Issuance of series warrants | 0 | |
Remeasurement to fair value | 4,651 | 0 |
Derviative liability, ending balance | 11,291 | 0 |
Series A Embedded Derivative Liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Derivative liability, beginning balance | 26,728 | 17,974 |
Transfer to Level 3 | 0 | |
Issuance of series warrants | 0 | |
Remeasurement to fair value | (8,280) | 8,754 |
Derviative liability, ending balance | 18,448 | 26,728 |
Series B Warrant Liabilities | ||
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Derivative liability, beginning balance | 52,341 | 0 |
Transfer to Level 3 | 0 | |
Issuance of series warrants | 4,600 | |
Remeasurement to fair value | 44,037 | 47,741 |
Derviative liability, ending balance | $ 96,378 | $ 52,341 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Na
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items] | |||
Sale of investment at fair value | $ 3,591 | $ 12,409 | |
Legal fees | 408 | ||
Drive Shack, Inc. | |||
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items] | |||
Payments to acquire investments | $ 2,400 | ||
Investments, fair value disclosure | $ 1,400 | ||
Sale of investment at fair value | 1,800 | ||
(Loss) on sale of other investments | $ 515 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)numberOfRenewalOptions | Jan. 07, 2020ft² | Jun. 07, 2019ft² | |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Operating lease cost | $ 851,000 | $ 603,000 | ||
Settlement payments | 1,200,000 | |||
Income from settlement | 162,000 | (308,000) | ||
Contingency accruals | 0 | 1,300,000 | ||
Legal fees | $ 408,000 | |||
PPC Irvine Center Investment, LLC | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term | 65 months | |||
PF Grand Paris | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term | 109 months | |||
Surety Bond | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Bonds outstanding | $ 100,000 | |||
Printronix | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term | 48 months | |||
Environmental costs recovered | $ 24,000 | |||
Legal fees | $ 0 | |||
Building | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Area of office space | ft² | 4,600 | 8,293 | ||
Term of lease | 24 months | 60 months | ||
Building | First amendment | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Term of lease | 3 years | |||
Manufacturing Facility | Lease 1 | Dynamics Sing Sdn. Bhd | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Number of renewal options | numberOfRenewalOptions | 2 | |||
Renewal term of lease | 4 years | |||
Manufacturing Facility | Lease 2 | Dynamics Sing Sdn. Bhd | ||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||||
Number of renewal options | numberOfRenewalOptions | 1 | |||
Renewal term of lease | 2 years |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Paymnets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
2022 | $ 935 | |
2023 | 949 | |
2024 | 500 | |
2025 | 307 | |
2026 | 242 | |
Thereafter | 29 | |
Total minimum payments | 2,962 | |
Less: short-term lease liabilities | (935) | $ (589) |
Long-term lease liabilities | $ 2,027 | $ 951 |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY - Narrativ
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2020 | Feb. 28, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Apr. 23, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 06, 2021 | Aug. 05, 2019 | Mar. 16, 2019 |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||||||
Subsequent Event | ||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||
Total Number of Shares Purchased | 3,125,819 | |||||||
Common Stock | ||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||
Total Number of Shares Purchased | 576,898 | 784,104 | 1,107,639 | 1,684,537 | ||||
Common Stock | Subsequent Event | ||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||
Common stock purchases | $ 15 | |||||||
Series B Junior Participating Preferred Stock | ||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share | $ 0.001 | |||||||
Preferred stock conversion price (in usd per share) | $ 12 | |||||||
Stock repurchase program | ||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 15 | $ 10 |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY - Stock Re
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Stock Repurchases (Details) - Common Stock - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Apr. 23, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Total Number of Shares Purchased | 576,898 | 784,104 | 1,107,639 | 1,684,537 |
Average Price paid per Share | $ 2.28 | $ 5.12 | $ 2.42 | $ 2.37 |
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under the Program | $ 8,686 | $ 11,004 | $ 6,001 |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS -
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2019shares | Jun. 30, 2016shares | May 31, 2013shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 1 year | ||||
Expiration period | 10 years | ||||
Ownership percent of voting stock | 10.00% | ||||
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ 5,400,000 | ||||
Remaining contractual term, options expected to vest | 2 years | ||||
Stock Issuance Program | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of fair market value on grant date, minimum exercise price | 100.00% | ||||
2013 Plan | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Shares authorized | 4,750,000 | ||||
Shares available for grant | 296,705 | 625,390 | |||
2016 Plan | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Shares authorized | 4,500,000 | ||||
Shares available for grant | 2,673,757 | ||||
All Plans | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Shares available for grant | 6,197,070 | ||||
Minimum | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 1 year | ||||
Maximum | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||||
Market Based Service | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||||
RSAs | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Nonvested shares outstanding | 517,569 | 684,006 | 475,619 | ||
RSAs | Time Based Service | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||||
RSAs | Time Based Service | Minimum | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 1 year | ||||
RSAs | Time Based Service | Maximum | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||||
RSAs | Non-Vested | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Fair value of options vested in period | $ | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,100,000 | |||
Nonstatutory Options | Discretionary Option Grant Program | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of fair market value on grant date, minimum exercise price | 85.00% | ||||
Incentive Stock Options | Discretionary Option Grant Program | Less Than 10% | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of fair market value on grant date, minimum exercise price | 100.00% | ||||
Incentive Stock Options | Discretionary Option Grant Program | 10% or More | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of fair market value on grant date, minimum exercise price | 110.00% | ||||
Options | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Options granted (in shares) | 393,750 | 0 | |||
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share) | $ / shares | $ 1.79 | ||||
Volatility rate | 30.00% | ||||
Risk free interest rate | 0.92% | ||||
Expected term | 6 years | ||||
Expected dividend rate | 0.00% | ||||
Aggregate value of options vested | $ | $ 18,000 | $ 54,000 | |||
Remaining contractual term, options expected to vest | 9 years 7 months 6 days | ||||
Options | Time Based Service | Maximum | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||||
RSUs | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate value of options vested | $ | $ 0 | ||||
Fair value of options vested in period | $ | $ 92,000 | ||||
Nonvested restricted stock forfeited (in shares) | (450,000) | (80,000) | |||
Nonvested shares outstanding | 450,000 | ||||
RSUs | Market Based Service | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Weighted average grant date fair value of nonvested options | $ / shares | $ 1.42 | ||||
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ 71,000 | $ 427,000 | |||
Restricted stock units | Risk free interest rate | Black Scholes Method | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.0138 | ||||
Restricted stock units | Expected term | Monte Carlo Method | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 3 | ||||
Restricted stock units | Price volatility | Black Scholes Method | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Debt instrument, measurement input | 0.38 | ||||
Profits Interests | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Fair value of profits interests | $ | $ 591,000 | $ 591,000 |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS _2
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS - Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | |||
Remaining contractual term, options expected to vest | 2 years | ||
Options | |||
Options | |||
Number of options outstanding, beginning (in shares) | 310,083 | 325,333 | |
Options granted (in shares) | 393,750 | 0 | |
Options exercised (in shares) | (60,000) | (13,333) | |
Options forfeited/expired (in shares) | (88,416) | (1,917) | |
Number of options outstanding, ending (in shares) | 555,417 | 310,083 | 325,333 |
Options exercisable (in shares) | 161,667 | ||
Options expected to vest (in shares) | 393,750 | ||
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $ 612 | ||
Weighted average remaining vesting period | 2 years 4 months 24 days | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, beginning (in usd per share) | $ 4.41 | $ 4.38 | |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, nonvested options granted (in usd per share) | 5.84 | 0 | |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options exercised (in usd per share) | 3.36 | 3.60 | |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options forfeited/expired (in usd per share) | 3.97 | 3.99 | |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, ending (in usd per share) | 5.61 | $ 4.41 | $ 4.38 |
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable (in usd per share) | 5.05 | ||
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options vested and expected to vest (in usd per share) | $ 5.84 | ||
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | |||
Aggregate intrinsic value, options outstanding | $ 71 | $ 104 | $ 109 |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options exercised | 177 | 7 | |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options forfeited/expired | 103 | $ 1 | |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options exercisable | $ 71 | ||
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | |||
Remaining contractual term, options outstanding | 7 years 3 months 18 days | 2 years 2 months 12 days | 4 years 4 months 24 days |
Remaining contractual term, options exercisable | 1 year 8 months 12 days | ||
Remaining contractual term, options expected to vest | 9 years 7 months 6 days |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS _3
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
RSAs | ||
Shares | ||
Number of nonvested shares outstanding, beginning | 684,006 | 475,619 |
Nonvested shares granted | 324,401 | 592,000 |
Nonvested shares vested | (394,169) | (352,762) |
Nonvested shares forfeited | (96,669) | (30,851) |
Number of nonvested shares outstanding, ending | 517,569 | 684,006 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, beginning (in usd per share) | $ 3.38 | $ 2.98 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, nonvested options granted (in usd per share) | 5.56 | 3.52 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options vested (in usd per share) | 3.30 | 3.12 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options forfeited (in usd per share) | 3.77 | 2.85 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, ending (in usd per share) | $ 4.74 | $ 3.38 |
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,928 | |
Weighted average remaining vesting period | 1 year 7 months 6 days | |
RSUs | ||
Shares | ||
Number of nonvested shares outstanding, ending | 450,000 | |
Restricted Shares | ||
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | 986,500 | 900,000 |
Nonvested restricted stock granted (in shares) | 506,500 | 166,500 |
Nonvested restricted stock vested (in shares) | (28,834) | 0 |
Nonvested restricted stock forfeited (in shares) | (450,000) | (80,000) |
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | 1,014,166 | 986,500 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, beginning (in usd per share) | $ 1.58 | $ 1.42 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, nonvested options granted (in usd per share) | 5.84 | 3.19 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options vested (in usd per share) | 3.19 | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, options forfeited (in usd per share) | 1.42 | 3.19 |
Weighted average exercise price outstanding, ending (in usd per share) | $ 3.73 | $ 1.58 |
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $ 2,823 | |
Weighted average remaining vesting period | 2 years 3 months 18 days |
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS _4
EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS - Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,053 | $ 1,662 |
Options | Time Based Service | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 104 | 37 |
RSAs | Time Based Service | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 1,521 | 1,155 |
RSUs | Time Based Service | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 428 | $ 470 |
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN AND E_2
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN AND EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE POLICY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contribution to retirement plan | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Percent of employees' pay to match contribution | 1.00% | ||
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, per cent addition of employees' gross pay | $ 0.50 | ||
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, administration expense | $ 332,000 | $ 304,000 | |
Printronix | |||
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contribution to retirement plan | $ 9,000 | ||
Percent of employees' pay to match contribution | 1.00% | ||
Defined benefit contribution vesting period | 4 years | ||
Printronix | Foreign Plan | |||
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contribution to retirement plan | $ 189,000 |
INCOME TAXES - Income before in
INCOME TAXES - Income before income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Domestic | $ 175,635 | $ 108,072 |
Foreign | (983) | 0 |
Total | $ 174,652 | $ 108,072 |
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation o
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of tax rates (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Statutory federal tax rate - expense (benefit) | 21.00% | 21.00% |
Foreign rate differential | 5.00% | (1.00%) |
Nondeductible permanent items | (1.00%) | 0.00% |
Expired tax attributes | 4.00% | 0.00% |
Derivative fair value adjustment | 5.00% | 11.00% |
Valuation allowance | (21.00%) | (33.00%) |
Other | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Effective income tax rate | 14.00% | (1.00%) |
INCOME TAXES - Provision for in
INCOME TAXES - Provision for income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Current: | ||
State | $ (15) | $ (66) |
Foreign | (8,530) | 1,225 |
Total current | (8,545) | 1,159 |
Deferred: | ||
Federal | (54,165) | 0 |
State | 1,573 | 0 |
Foreign | 332 | 0 |
Total deferred | (52,260) | 0 |
Change in valuation allowance | 36,518 | 0 |
Income tax (expense) benefit | $ (24,287) | $ 1,159 |
INCOME TAXES - Deferred tax ass
INCOME TAXES - Deferred tax assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Deferred tax assets: | ||
Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards and credits | $ 78,428 | $ 113,561 |
Compensation expense for share-based awards | 383 | 497 |
Fixed assets and intangibles | 0 | 677 |
Basis of investments in affiliates | 18 | 254 |
Accrued liabilities and other | 1,495 | 432 |
Lease liability | 726 | 330 |
State taxes | 0 | 15 |
Total deferred tax assets | 81,050 | 115,766 |
Valuation allowance | (40,585) | (76,969) |
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 40,465 | 38,797 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
ROU Asset | (726) | (330) |
Fixed assets and intangibles | (2,572) | 0 |
Unrealized gain on investments held at fair value | (55,696) | (38,374) |
Other | (23) | (93) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (59,017) | (38,797) |
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ (18,552) | $ 0 |
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Detai
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Valuation allowance | $ 40,585 | $ 76,969 | ||
Change in valuation allowance | (36,400) | (38,100) | ||
Foreign tax credit | 40,500 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 18,552 | 0 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 887 | 731 | $ 731 | |
Deferred tax assets, gross | 81,050 | 115,766 | ||
Total | 887 | $ 731 | ||
Other Liabilities | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 110 | |||
Domestic Tax Authority | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards | 172,200 | $ 76,400 | ||
State and Local Jurisdiction | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 38,100 |
INCOME TAXES - Unrecognized tax
INCOME TAXES - Unrecognized tax benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 731 | $ 731 |
Additions for current year tax positions | 27 | 0 |
Additions included in purchase accounting for prior year positions | 129 | 0 |
Reductions for prior year tax positions | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance (excluding interest and penalties) | 887 | 731 |
Interest and penalties | 0 | 0 |
Total | $ 887 | $ 731 |
INCOME_LOSS PER SHARE (Details)
INCOME/LOSS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] | |||||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ (164,465) | $ (144,805) | $ (55,048) | $ 149,197 | $ 109,231 |
Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock | (1,452) | (1,381) | |||
Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock | (3,829) | (2,835) | |||
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities | (25,112) | (18,169) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders - basic | 118,804 | 86,846 | |||
Add: Dividend on Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock | 1,452 | 0 | |||
Add: Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock | 3,829 | 0 | |||
Less: Change in fair value of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock embedded derivative | (8,280) | 0 | |||
Less: Change in fair value of Series A warrants | 0 | (1,348) | |||
Less: Change in fair value of dilutive Series B warrants | 44,037 | (5,557) | |||
Add: Interest expense associated with Starboard Notes, net of tax | 4,658 | 1,889 | |||
Add: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities | 25,112 | 18,169 | |||
Reallocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities | (1,388) | (15,105) | |||
Net income attributable to common stockholders - Diluted | $ 188,224 | $ 84,894 | |||
Denominator: | |||||
Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to common stockholders - Basic (in shares) | 48,797,290 | 48,840,829 | |||
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) | 98,470,870 | 57,435,128 | |||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) | 98,470,870 | 57,435,128 | |||
Basic net income per common share (in usd per share) | $ (2.81) | $ (3.02) | $ (1.20) | $ 2.43 | $ 1.78 |
Earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share) | $ (2.81) | $ (3.02) | $ (1.20) | $ 1.91 | $ 1.48 |
Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income per common share: | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 5,393,750 | 68,700,067 | |||
Equity-based incentive awards | |||||
Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income per common share: | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 393,750 | 206,916 | |||
Series A warrants | |||||
Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income per common share: | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 0 | |||
Series B warrants | |||||
Anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income per common share: | |||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 0 | 68,493,151 | |||
Series A Preferred Stock | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) | 9,589,041 | 0 | |||
Restricted stock units | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) | 758,682 | 637,044 | |||
Stock options | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) | 37,167 | 2,952 | |||
Series A warrants | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) | 0 | 77,592 | |||
Series B warrants | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||||
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) | 39,288,690 | 7,876,711 |
SEGMENT REPORTING - Narrative (
SEGMENT REPORTING - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)segment | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 | |
General and administrative expenses | $ 35,666 | $ 24,476 |
Parent Company | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
General and administrative expenses | $ 26,692 | 19,500 |
Parent Company | Intellectual property operations | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
General and administrative expenses | $ 5,000 |
SEGMENT REPORTING - Segment inc
SEGMENT REPORTING - Segment income and expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | $ 88,047 | $ 29,782 | |||
Other operating expenses: | |||||
Engineering and development expenses - industrial operations | 200 | 0 | |||
Sales and marketing expenses - industrial operations | 1,538 | 0 | |||
Amortization of intangible assets | 10,300 | 4,700 | |||
General and administrative expenses | 35,666 | 24,476 | |||
Operating income (loss) | 14,545 | (19,518) | |||
Total other income (expense) | $ (157,879) | $ (139,347) | $ (36,857) | 160,107 | 127,590 |
Income before income taxes | 174,652 | 108,072 | |||
Parent Company | |||||
Other operating expenses: | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 26,692 | 19,500 | |||
Intellectual property operations | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 76,043 | ||||
Intellectual property operations | Parent Company | |||||
Other operating expenses: | |||||
General and administrative expenses | $ 5,000 | ||||
Industrial operations | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 12,004 | ||||
Operating Segments | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 88,047 | ||||
Cost of revenues: | |||||
Inventor royalties | 1,142 | ||||
Contingent legal fees | 12,074 | ||||
Litigation and licensing expenses | 5,462 | ||||
Amortization of patents | 9,851 | ||||
Other patent portfolio expense (income) | 162 | ||||
Cost of sales | 7,407 | ||||
Total cost of revenues | 36,098 | ||||
Segment gross profit | 51,949 | ||||
Other operating expenses: | |||||
Engineering and development expenses - industrial operations | 200 | ||||
Sales and marketing expenses - industrial operations | 1,538 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 399 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 8,575 | ||||
Total other operating expenses | 10,712 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 41,237 | ||||
Operating Segments | License fees | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 76,043 | ||||
Operating Segments | Printers and parts | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 4,961 | ||||
Operating Segments | Consumable products | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 5,973 | ||||
Operating Segments | Services | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 1,070 | ||||
Operating Segments | Intellectual property operations | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 76,043 | ||||
Cost of revenues: | |||||
Inventor royalties | 1,142 | ||||
Contingent legal fees | 12,074 | ||||
Litigation and licensing expenses | 5,462 | ||||
Amortization of patents | 9,851 | ||||
Other patent portfolio expense (income) | 162 | ||||
Cost of sales | 0 | ||||
Total cost of revenues | 28,691 | ||||
Segment gross profit | 47,352 | ||||
Other operating expenses: | |||||
Engineering and development expenses - industrial operations | 0 | ||||
Sales and marketing expenses - industrial operations | 0 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 0 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 6,177 | ||||
Total other operating expenses | 6,177 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 41,175 | ||||
Operating Segments | Intellectual property operations | License fees | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 76,043 | ||||
Operating Segments | Intellectual property operations | Printers and parts | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 0 | ||||
Operating Segments | Intellectual property operations | Consumable products | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 0 | ||||
Operating Segments | Intellectual property operations | Services | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 0 | ||||
Operating Segments | Industrial operations | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 12,004 | ||||
Cost of revenues: | |||||
Inventor royalties | 0 | ||||
Contingent legal fees | 0 | ||||
Litigation and licensing expenses | 0 | ||||
Amortization of patents | 0 | ||||
Other patent portfolio expense (income) | 0 | ||||
Cost of sales | 7,407 | ||||
Total cost of revenues | 7,407 | ||||
Segment gross profit | 4,597 | ||||
Other operating expenses: | |||||
Engineering and development expenses - industrial operations | 200 | ||||
Sales and marketing expenses - industrial operations | 1,538 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 399 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,398 | ||||
Total other operating expenses | 4,535 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 62 | ||||
Operating Segments | Industrial operations | License fees | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 0 | ||||
Operating Segments | Industrial operations | Printers and parts | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 4,961 | ||||
Operating Segments | Industrial operations | Consumable products | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | 5,973 | ||||
Operating Segments | Industrial operations | Services | |||||
Revenues: | |||||
Revenues | $ 1,070 |
SEGMENT REPORTING - Assets (Det
SEGMENT REPORTING - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Fair Value | $ 361,778 | ||||
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value | 5,816 | $ 143,257 | |||
Equity Method Investments | 30,934 | ||||
Cost | 398,528 | ||||
Other parent assets | 172,726 | ||||
Total assets | 798,856 | $ 746,080 | $ 623,825 | $ 564,898 | $ 511,307 |
Intellectual property operations | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Total assets | 175,286 | ||||
Industrial operations | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Total assets | $ 52,316 |
SEGMENT REPORTING - Revenue by
SEGMENT REPORTING - Revenue by geographical area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 88,047 | $ 29,782 |
Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 76,043 | |
Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 12,004 | |
Americas | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 28,846 | |
Americas | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 23,658 | |
Americas | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 5,188 | |
United States | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 28,193 | |
United States | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 23,256 | |
United States | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 4,937 | |
Canada and Latin America | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 653 | |
Canada and Latin America | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 402 | |
Canada and Latin America | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 251 | |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 4,430 | |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,841 | |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 2,589 | |
Asia Pacific | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 54,771 | |
Asia Pacific | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 50,544 | |
Asia Pacific | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 4,227 | |
China | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,910 | |
China | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 0 | |
China | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,910 | |
India | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,076 | |
India | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 0 | |
India | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,076 | |
Asia-Pacific, excluding China and India | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 51,785 | |
Asia-Pacific, excluding China and India | Intellectual property operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 50,544 | |
Asia-Pacific, excluding China and India | Industrial operations | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 1,241 |
SEGMENT REPORTING - Long-lived
SEGMENT REPORTING - Long-lived assets by geographic area (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | $ 4,183 |
Intellectual property operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 204 |
Industrial operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 3,979 |
United States | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 677 |
United States | Intellectual property operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 204 |
United States | Industrial operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 473 |
Malaysia | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 3,203 |
Malaysia | Intellectual property operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 0 |
Malaysia | Industrial operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 3,203 |
Other foreign countries | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 303 |
Other foreign countries | Intellectual property operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | 0 |
Other foreign countries | Industrial operations | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Long-lived tangible assets | $ 303 |
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERRO_2
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR - Narrative (Details) - Merton - Senior Secured Notes - Securities Purchase Agreement - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument, upfront fee, percent | 1.25% | |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 365 | |
Lender fees | $ 4.6 |
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERRO_3
CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Other non-current assets | $ 774 | $ 746 | $ 728 | $ 5,283 | $ 505 | |
Total assets | 564,898 | 623,825 | 746,080 | 798,856 | 511,307 | |
Accumulated deficit | (495,386) | (475,726) | (385,969) | (181,724) | (330,921) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 124,088 | 143,196 | 232,108 | 430,475 | 288,316 | $ 174,958 |
Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes | (1,157) | (2,764) | (5,142) | (7,922) | (10,136) | |
Total other income (expense) | (157,879) | (139,347) | (36,857) | 160,107 | 127,590 | |
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ (164,465) | $ (144,805) | $ (55,048) | $ 149,197 | $ 109,231 | |
Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ (2.81) | $ (3.02) | $ (1.20) | $ 2.43 | $ 1.78 | |
Earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share) | $ (2.81) | $ (3.02) | $ (1.20) | $ 1.91 | $ 1.48 | |
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ (163,565) | $ (143,899) | $ (54,142) | $ 150,365 | $ 109,231 | |
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 549 | (178) | 1 | 110 | 7,051 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | (6,120) | (6,197) | (7,602) | $ 13,326 | (19,620) | |
Previously Reported | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 4,834 | 4,653 | 4,482 | 4,718 | ||
Total assets | 568,958 | 627,732 | 749,834 | 515,520 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (491,326) | (471,819) | (382,215) | (326,708) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 128,148 | 147,103 | 235,862 | 292,529 | ||
Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes | (1,310) | (3,070) | (5,601) | (5,923) | ||
Total other income (expense) | (158,032) | (139,653) | (37,316) | 131,803 | ||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ (164,618) | $ (145,111) | $ (55,507) | $ 113,444 | ||
Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ (2.81) | $ (3.03) | $ (1.21) | $ 1.85 | ||
Earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share) | $ (2.81) | $ (3.03) | $ (1.21) | $ 1.54 | ||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ (163,718) | $ (144,205) | $ (54,601) | $ 113,444 | ||
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 702 | 128 | 460 | 2,838 | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | (6,120) | (6,197) | (7,602) | (19,620) | ||
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | ||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||||
Other non-current assets | (4,060) | (3,907) | (3,754) | (4,213) | ||
Total assets | (4,060) | (3,907) | (3,754) | (4,213) | ||
Accumulated deficit | (4,060) | (3,907) | (3,754) | (4,213) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | (4,060) | (3,907) | (3,754) | (4,213) | ||
Interest expense on Senior Secured Notes | 153 | 306 | 459 | (4,213) | ||
Total other income (expense) | 153 | 306 | 459 | (4,213) | ||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ 153 | $ 306 | $ 459 | $ (4,213) | ||
Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ 0 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ (0.07) | ||
Earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share) | $ 0 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ (0.06) | ||
Net income including noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | $ 153 | $ 306 | $ 459 | $ (4,213) | ||
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | (153) | (306) | (459) | 4,213 | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |