NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) opened for trading today on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “ADT” following its initial public offering. ADT is a leading provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada, with approximately 7.2 million customers and nearly 18,000 employees.

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ADT, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Timothy J. Whall, joined by members of ADT's senior executive team and board of directors, rings the NYSE Opening Bell(R). (Photo: NYSE)

ADT Chief Executive Officer Timothy J. Whall, joined by members of ADT’s senior executive team and board of directors, rang the NYSE Opening Bell®, followed by a visit to the DMM location on the Trading Floor to observe the price discovery process. The process culminated with the ringing of the First Trade Bell by Mr. Whall, which signified the opening of the stock.

“We have 18,000 employees who have helped make tremendous strides as an organization over the past two years in redefining customer experience and what security means,” said ADT’s Whall. “A big thanks goes out to our passionate team members for continuously focusing on the one thing that matters most – our customers.”

“We’re pleased to welcome ADT to the NYSE’s community of the world’s leading companies,” said Tom Farley, President, NYSE. “We congratulate the ADT team on its IPO, and we are proud to mark this exciting new chapter for the company and its shareholders.”

With 200 locations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than 300 authorized Dealers, ADT is an industry leader in sales, installation and service field force. ADT team members receive an average of 40,000 alarms each day.

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About ADT

ADT is a leading provider of security and automation solutions in the United States and Canada for homes and businesses, people on-the-go and their network. Making security more accessible than ever before, and backed by 24/7 customer support, ADT delivers same-day service and live answer within seconds in customer operations, helping customers feel more safe and empowered. ADT is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and employs more than 18,000 people throughout North America.

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