What if? It may well be the most productive start to a query. Or, the most counterproductive.
Any contemplation concerning Acacia Research (ACTG) has me wondering - what if former CEO Matthew Vella had not resigned? Where would the company be at this point? Would it be better off or in far worse condition (if that's even possible).
When Mr. Vella was appointed CEO in 2013, Acacia's primary source of revenue came from defending patent owners against those infringing on their patents. He intentionally qualified the company's strategy for patent acquisition.
“My goal,