ADT agrees to be acquired by Abode Parent for $10.00 per share in cash
ADT Inc. agreed on October 29, 2026 to merge with Abode Parent, LLC, and its subsidiary Abode Merger Sub, Inc., in a deal where each common and Class B share would be converted into $10.00 in cash. The merger requires stockholder approval and other customary conditions, and the company's board unanimously approved the agreement. Shareholders would receive cash for their shares if the deal closes, and the agreement includes a 'go-shop' period that allows ADT to seek rival offers until November 29, 2026.
Key points
- Merger consideration is $10.00 per share in cash for Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, without interest.
- Go-shop period runs until November 29, 2026, with an extension to December 8, 2026 for certain excluded parties.
- ADT would pay a termination fee of $227 million, or $114 million if it switches to a superior proposal during the go-shop period or extension; Parent would pay ADT a $473 million termination fee in certain cases.
- Either party may terminate if the merger is not completed by July 29, 2027; Apollo Funds provided equity, preferred equity and debt financing commitments.
The filing
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