Mj Mcnulty

Chief Executive Officer, Acacia Research

Search every verified Mj Mcnulty interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. MJ McNulty, Chief Executive Officer of Acacia Research, discussed the company's second quarter fiscal 2026 results during an earnings call on August 5, 2026. He stated that the quarter showcased disciplined execution across operating businesses and highlighted the benefits of Acacia's diversified model, with strong operating performance and licensing activity in the intellectual property segment. McNulty emphasized the company's selective, valuation-driven approach to capital allocation, noting that the ability to wait for the right opportunity is a competitive advantage rather than feeling compelled to acquire under a specific timeline. McNulty also commented on the current deal environment, saying that deal flow has "never been stronger." He described ongoing conversations with parties facing pressure from private credit lenders seeking to exit businesses, as well as opportunities in private equity, particularly in "acute situations." During the call, he addressed a settlement related to the Wi-Fi 6 portfolio, mentioning a partner involved in the split and noting that litigation is conducted on a contingency fee basis to conserve cash, with the TP-Link settlement incurring $3.7 million in legal expenses that the company hopes to recover in excess of that amount.