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Smart home security and connected services · Boca Raton, Florida, United States
ADT
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ADT provides residential and small-business security, interactive and smart-home services through a nationwide professional network.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Evidence from public sources
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Filter in all signals ↗ADT agrees to a $15.3 billion takeover by Thrive Holdings
ADT entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thrive Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.6 billion in equity and $15.3 billion in enterprise value. Shareholders would receive $10 per share, and ADT would become privately held after closing. The companies say Thrive's permanent-capital structure and engineering capabilities are intended to support long-term investment in ADT's products, technology and people. ADT has more than 12,000 employees, and Thrive plans to make it the foundation of a smart-home security business. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder approval, U.S. antitrust clearance and other conditions. Until then, ADT will continue to operate independently, and the merger agreement includes a limited go-shop period during which ADT may seek competing proposals.
Employee impact
Read full analysis →For candidates, the deal offers a credible investment thesis but also creates integration uncertainty. Thrive says its engineers will work alongside ADT professionals to improve products and customer service, which could increase demand for software, data, cybersecurity, product and operational-transformation skills. However, taking a public company private often changes priorities, reporting lines and performance expectations, even when the buyer promises patient capital. The announcement does not specify a workforce reduction or guarantee that all teams will retain their present structure. Employees should distinguish confirmed commitments from forward-looking language and ask how the future operating model will affect their function. The most attractive roles may be those tied directly to technology modernization, customer experience and recurring-service growth, while duplicated corporate functions or projects outside the new owner's core plan may face more scrutiny after closing.