Acacia Research Corporation acquired 50.4% stake in Benchmark Energy II, LLC from McArron Partners, L.P. for $10 million.

Acacia Research Corporation is focused on acquiring and managing companies across industries, including industrial, energy, technology, and healthcare verticals. Its Intellectual Property Operations segment invests in intellectual property (IP) and related absolute return assets and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. Through its Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business, it is a principal in the licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, with its operating subsidiaries obtaining the rights in the patent portfolio or purchasing the patent portfolio outright. Its Industrial Operations segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of printers and consumable products for various industrial printing applications. Its Energy Operations segment includes its wells and engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources located in Roberts and Hemphill Counties in Texas.