ADT director credited 112.174 dividend-equivalent RSUs; vest May 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paul Joseph Smith, a director of ADT Inc. (ADT), reported an acquisition on 10/02/2025 of 112.174 dividend-equivalent restricted stock units that carried a $0 per-unit price and will vest on 05/21/2026. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 17,958.174 shares (including fractional shares newly reported). The filing explains these units accrued based on the closing share price on 10/02/2025 and that fractional shares are included due to brokerage reporting practices. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/06/2025.

Positive

• Director ownership increased to 17,958.174 shares, reinforcing alignment with shareholders
• Dividend-equivalent RSUs vest on 05/21/2026, supporting director retention

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Insider received dividend-equivalent RSUs that increase vested ownership on a future date.

The reported entry is non-cash: 112.174 dividend-equivalent restricted stock units were credited and carry a $0 acquisition price, with vesting set for 05/21/2026. This increases beneficial ownership to 17,958.174 shares, including fractional shares now disclosed.

Governance implications are routine: the grant aligns director compensation with shareholder value and vests in the future, creating a time-based retention element to monitor through 05/21/2026. Watch for any future sales or additional filings showing exercise or disposition.

Equity Compensation Specialist

Transaction represents accrued dividend equivalents tied to existing RSUs rather than an open-market purchase.

Because the units are dividend-equivalent RSUs, they typically mirror dividend accruals and convert into shares on vesting; the filing notes accrual used the closing price on 10/02/2025. The reported $0 price reflects a grant/accrual event rather than a cash purchase.

For investors, the key monitorable is the 05/21/2026 vest date when these units convert to shares and potentially increase free float if not subject to further holding restrictions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smith Paul Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ADT INC.

1501 YAMATO ROAD

(Street)

BOCA RATON FL 33431

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ADT Inc. [ ADT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/02/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/02/2025		A		112.174(1)(2)	A	$0	17,958.174	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents dividend equivalent units, which accrued in accordance with the terms of the restricted stock units based on the closing price per share of Common Stock as of October 2, 2025, and which vest on May 21, 2026.

2. Amounts include fractional shares, which were not previously reported due to brokerage reporting practices.

Remarks:

	/s/MaryJon Donnelly, attorney-in-fact	10/06/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ADT director Paul Joseph Smith report on Form 4 (ADT)?

The director reported acquiring 112.174 dividend-equivalent restricted stock units on 10/02/2025, increasing beneficial ownership to 17,958.174 shares.

Were any shares purchased for cash in this Form 4 filing for ADT?

No. The transaction shows a $0 price because these are dividend-equivalent units credited under existing restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase.

When do the reported units vest for ADT director Paul Joseph Smith?

The dividend-equivalent restricted stock units are stated to vest on 05/21/2026.

Why does the Form 4 list fractional shares?

The filing explains fractional shares were included due to brokerage reporting practices and were not previously reported.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it filed?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact, MaryJon Donnelly, on 10/06/2025.