GTCR Partners with Former GTCR Executives to Acquire ADT's Commercial Fire and Security Segment
- GTCR's acquisition strengthens ADTC's position as one of the largest providers in the industry.
- ADTC will continue to focus on delivering reliable service and innovative solutions to protect customers' people and assets.
- The transaction values ADTC at approximately $1.6 billion.
- Former P1 executives Tim Whall and Dan Bresingham will partner with GTCR for the acquisition.
- ADTC will become an independent company with Mr. Bresingham as CEO and Mr. Whall as an active director.
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Firm partners with Dan Bresingham, Tim Whall and other ADT Commercial leadership to acquire national provider of electronic security and fire safety services
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GTCR's investment will strengthen ADTC's position as one of the largest and fastest growing providers in the space. Together, GTCR and ADTC will implement a strategy to drive continued growth and innovation, with additional capital available to help fund strategic M&A opportunities. As an independent company, ADTC will continue to focus on delivering reliable service, strong technical expertise and unique solutions to protect its customers' people and assets.
"We are excited to again partner with Dan and Tim, as well as the incredible team at ADTC," said David Donnini, Managing Director and Head of Business & Consumer Services at GTCR. "This is a unique opportunity to invest in a successful business that we know well and helped develop, alongside partners that we have worked with for two decades. We believe making ADTC a standalone company strengthens its competitive positioning, sets up ADTC for future growth and builds upon GTCR's history of successfully transforming businesses in the sector."
ADTC will mark GTCR's fourth investment in the security and fire industry, including the acquisition of Cambridge Protection Industries ("
"We have built a highly skilled team and strong platform at ADTC that is well positioned for long-term success as a standalone organization," said Mr. Bresingham. "We know that GTCR will be a great partner given our shared experience and their focus on growth while delivering exceptional service. Together, we will continue to invest in expansion, innovation and in the highest quality of customer service."
"As a firm, we have a long history of investment in the security and fire sector and have always viewed the commercial market as an attractive area for growth," said Tom Ehrhart, Principal at GTCR. "We look forward to building upon ADT Commercial's position as a premier provider of critical services and continuing to invest in its expansion and innovation."
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023 subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Stifel served as financial advisors to GTCR. Citi and RBC Capital Markets are acting as financial advisors to ADT. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel to GTCR. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP provided legal counsel to ADT.
About GTCR
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm that pioneered The Leaders Strategy™ – finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR is focused on investing in transformative growth in companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than
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