ADI Global Distribution began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 4, completing its spinoff from former parent company Resideo.

The specialty distributor for low-voltage products followed a timeline, which Resideo previously outlined. That plan called for ADI to become independent in the second half of 2026, with Aug. 4 later announced as a deadline to begin public trading under the ticker symbol ADIG.

Both companies addressed plans with investors in July, setting the stage for their new era as separate entities.

What ADI’s spinoff from Resideo means

“Today marks a pivotal milestone for ADI as we are officially an independent specialty distribution company,” said Rob Aarnes, president and CEO of ADI. “We have a long legacy of industry leadership, built on trusted customer and supplier relationships, a differentiated omnichannel platform and the best talent in the industry.”

ADI, which serves residential and commercial customers using its omnichannel platform, operates across North America. The company expects to grow its data communications and professional audio-visual (AV) business, as it continues to offer residential AV and fire/life safety equipment. In total, it claims to offer 500,000 products from more than 1,000 suppliers.

The company shared that it brought in $4.8 billion in revenue in 2025 and currently employs about 4,100 team members. Those operations span 200 store locations.

“With strong momentum and a clear go-forward strategic path, ADI is poised to generate above-market revenue growth and meaningful long-term value for our shareholders,” Aarnes stated.

ADI’s post-spinoff plans

Looking ahead on July 14, Aarnes said he saw “tremendous growth potential as a standalone company” for ADI.

“As a pure-play specialty distribution company, our category-leading positions, trusted customer relationships, differentiated omnichannel platform and strong growth profile will serve as the backbone for further market penetration and robust financial performance,” he noted. “The ADI team is energized and ready to begin this next chapter.”

Among ADI’s strengths, he cited its existing market positions and portfolio, its omnichannel platform and levers that he believed it could use to achieve above-market growth going forward.

ADI assessed that its total addressable market in North America is worth about $65 billion. Moreover, its leadership intends to streamline operations. The distributor claims to have identified more than $80 million in what it characterizes as “run-rate operating savings.” It hopes to realize those savings by the end of 2027.

“We believe this business separation sharpens both companies’ focus, provides greater financial flexibility and tailored capital allocation priorities that are directed toward their respective growth initiatives while reducing complexity,” said Christopher Lee, global head of investor relations at Resideo, during a July 14 presentation. “We believe this transaction unlocks significant value for our investors and enables both companies to offer distinct and compelling investment profiles.”

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