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OpenAI-backed Thrive agrees to buy ADT in a $15.3 billion transaction

The definitive agreement values ADT's equity at $7.6 billion; closing is expected in Q1 2027, subject to shareholder and US antitrust approvals.

ThereforeADT would anchor Thrive's smart-home security business, extending the holding company's AI-focused investment strategy.

ADT — acquisition agreement · TechCrunch — OpenAI's Thrive relationship

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