Alexander KarpAlexander Karp earned $1B in 2024

In 2022, Clifford Press earned $862.66K in total compensation at Acacia Research, primarily from $414.71K salary. Most recently acquired 70,833 shares in Sep 2019. Currently holds stock worth $2.44M. Led Acacia Research as CEO for 3 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Clifford Press, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$862.66K

Salary

$414.71K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$447.95K

Salary

$414.71K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to align executive interests with those of stockholders by rewarding both short-term and long-term objectives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

In connection with their resignations, Messrs. Press and Golby were not eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Other Compensation

$447.95K

Board Justification

Includes additional medical insurance benefits and personal charges on Mr. Press’s corporate credit card and personal air travel.

Restricted Stock

$0.000 N/A

Board Justification

No stock awards were granted to Mr. Press in 2022.

Performance Metrics

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Clifford Press

Ex-CEO of Acacia Research

Education

Not specified

Sector of Economy

Industrials

CEO of Acacia Research for

3 years 0 months (Nov 2019 - Nov 2022)

Previous Experience

Not specified

Holdings

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Insider Trading

Clifford Press's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

QMCO

70,833 shares

QMCO

Sep 5, 2019

Received

ACTG

450,000 shares

ACTG

Sep 3, 2019

Received

ACTG

43,478 shares

ACTG

Jul 30, 2019

Received

ACTG

38,462 shares

ACTG

May 8, 2019

Received

STC

2,461 shares

STC

May 22, 2018

Received

STC

2,234 shares

STC

May 1, 2017

Received

STC

695 shares

STC

Nov 10, 2016

Received

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