ADT layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring ADT reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 14,300 to approximately 12,200.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 14,300 | December 31, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 12,800 | December 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 12,200 | As of December 31, 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryADT made significant reductions to its workforce in its Solar segment as part of branch rationalization and a restructuring announced in November 2023.
Word for word“During 2023, we made significant reductions to our workforce in our Solar segment as part of our overall branch rationalization and restructuring announced in November 2023.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryADT anticipates incurring severance and other costs in connection with the ADT Solar Exit.
Word for word“In connection with the ADT Solar Exit, we anticipate incurring severance and other costs.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryRestructuring costs rose, primarily related to severance benefits and facility exits, within merger, restructuring, integration, and other expenses.
Word for word“During 2023, the increase in merger, restructuring, integration, and other, as compared to the prior year period, was driven by increases in restructuring costs of $20 million primarily related to severance benefits and facility exits and third-party costs of $16 million primarily related to the strategic optimization of our Solar segment.” 10-K for 2023
Our summarySubstantially completed the ADT Solar Exit, which included severance and other exit costs.
Word for word“We substantially completed the ADT Solar Exit during the second quarter of 2024.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded aggregate exit charges for the ADT Solar Exit, including employee separation costs within discontinued operations.
Word for word“During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred aggregate exit charges of $ 88 million, which have been recognized within income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax related to (i) $ 33 million associated with the write-down and disposition of inventory and asset impairments, (ii) $ 29 million associated with the disposition of the existing installation pipeline, (iii) $ 13 million associated with employee separation costs, and (iv) $ 12 million associated with contract termination and other charges.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryPaid cash amounts in connection with the ADT Solar Exit, primarily for employee separation and other restructuring costs.
Word for word“During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid $ 22 million associated with the ADT Solar Exit primarily related to employee separation and other restructuring costs.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded merger, restructuring, integration, and other charges, primarily restructuring costs in 2024.
Word for word“(1) During 2024 and 2022, primarily relates to restructuring costs.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryADT recorded employee separation costs as part of the exit charges for its solar business, which is reported in discontinued operations.
Word for word“During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred aggregate exit charges of $ 88 million, which have been recognized within income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, related to (i) $ 33 million associated with the write-down and disposition of inventory and asset impairments, (ii) $ 29 million associated with the disposition of the existing installation pipeline, (iii) $ 13 million associated with employee separation costs, and (iv) $ 12 million associated with contract termination and other charges.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | $54 million | $52 million |
| 2017-12-31 | $22 million | $25 million |
| 2018-12-31 | $4 million | $10 million |
ADT filed 2 restructuring notices (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from ADT’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-02. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.