M&A Deal Summary

ADT Acquires Acme Security Systems

On March 13, 2018, ADT acquired safety/security company Acme Security Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ADT’s 9th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is ADT’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is ADT’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-03-13
Target Acme Security Systems
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) ADT
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Acme Security Systems

San Francisco, California, United States
Acme Security Systems is a security systems integrator focusing on electronic security systems, access control, video networks and more. Acme Security Systems was founded in 1974 ans is based in San Francisco, California.

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Buyer

ADT

Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Category Company
Founded 1874
Sector Safety/Security
Employees14,300
Revenue 5.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
ADT's corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
ADT's corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

ADT is a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse® interactive home and business solutions, and health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. ADT was founded in 1874 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 23
Sector (Safety/Security) 9 of 16
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 21
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 20
Year (2018) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-02 Aronson Security Group

Renton, Washington, United States

Aronson Security Group, Inc. is an independent provider of security risk management services (SRMS). ASG provides services that drive value, resilience and the mitigation of risk through strategic consulting, technology solutions, and professional services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-07 Secure Designs

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Secure Designs, Inc. is a provider of managed internet security services to small and medium-sized businesses. Secure Designs, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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