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<ul><li>Resideo Technologies, following the completion of its ADI Global Distribution spin-off in August 2026, reported second quarter consolidated revenue of nearly $2 billion, representing a 2% year-over-year increase and establishing a new quarterly record.</li><li>Adjusted EBITDA grew 19% to $249 million, and adjusted earnings per share rose 26% to $0.83 on a non-GAAP basis.</li><li>The company attributes strong performance to effective operational execution, tariff refunds primarily benefiting the ADI segment, and broad-based revenue growth across its Products & Solutions (P&S) segment despite soft macroeconomic conditions impacting the residential housing market.</li></ul>

Resideo Technologies, following the completion of its ADI Global Distribution spin-off in August 2026, reported second quarter consolidated revenue of nearly $2 billion, representing a 2% year-over-year increase and establishing a new quarterly record.Adjusted EBITDA grew 19% to $249 million, and adjusted earnings per share rose 26% to $0.83 on a non-GAAP basis.The company attributes strong performance to effective operational execution, tariff refunds primarily benefiting the ADI segment, and broad-based revenue growth across its Products & Solutions (P&S) segment despite soft macroeconomic conditions impacting the residential housing market.

Resideo Technologies' $900 Million Debt Paydown Unlocks Value After the ADI Spin-Off!

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  <li>Resideo operates a dual business model consisting of a market-leading Products &amp; Solutions segment in home comfort and security, and a global wholesale distribution business, ADI Global Distribution.</li>
  <li>The company is in the final stages of a strategic spin-off of its ADI Global Distribution business, expected to be completed in August 2026. This separation is intended to unlock shareholder value by creating two distinct, publicly traded companies with focused strategies.</li>
  <li>Post-spin, the remaining Products &amp; Solutions business ('RemainCo') is positioned as a higher-margin entity, while the independent ADI aims for growth through e-commerce and exclusive brands. However, both new companies will face near-term challenges, including elevated debt levels and macroeconomic headwinds.</li>
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  Resideo operates a dual business model consisting of a market-leading Products &amp; Solutions segment in home comfort and security, and a global wholesale distribution business, ADI Global Distribution.
  The company is in the final stages of a strategic spin-off of its ADI Global Distribution business, expected to be completed in August 2026. This separation is intended to unlock shareholder value by creating two distinct, publicly traded companies with focused strategies.
  Post-spin, the remaining Products &amp; Solutions business ('RemainCo') is positioned as a higher-margin entity, while the independent ADI aims for growth through e-commerce and exclusive brands. However, both new companies will face near-term challenges, including elevated debt levels and macroeconomic headwinds.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Resideo Technologies Inc (REZI US) - Aug 2026

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<ul><li>Resideo (REZI) is about to spin off its distribution business, ADI Global Distribution (ADIG), with regular-way trading set to begin August 4, 2026.</li><li>I’m recommending buying REZI ahead of the break-up for a few reasons.</li><li>It’s a classic de-merger arbitrage setup. Even in the worst case, where RemainCo trades at the cheapest multiple in its peer group (~10x 2027 EBITDA) and ADIG trades at the cheapest distributor multiple (6.2x), I still get ~3% upside from today’s price.</li></ul>

Resideo (REZI) is about to spin off its distribution business, ADI Global Distribution (ADIG), with regular-way trading set to begin August 4, 2026.I’m recommending buying REZI ahead of the break-up for a few reasons.It’s a classic de-merger arbitrage setup. Even in the worst case, where RemainCo trades at the cheapest multiple in its peer group (~10x 2027 EBITDA) and ADIG trades at the cheapest distributor multiple (6.2x), I still get ~3% upside from today’s price.

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<li>Resideo's Board approved the ADI Global Distribution spin-off; record date July 20, distribution August 3, with one ADI share for every two REZI shares. ADI trades regular-way August 4.</li>
<li>We value Resideo (ex ADI) at $35.00/share and ADI at $25.00/share, implying combined fair value of $47.50, 53% upside</li>
<li>Key risks: ADI's thin distribution margins face freight/fuel inflation, ~$1.0B new debt, and $23M standalone costs. Investor Days on July 13–14 are the near-term re-rating catalyst</li>
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Resideo's Board approved the ADI Global Distribution spin-off; record date July 20, distribution August 3, with one ADI share for every two REZI shares. ADI trades regular-way August 4.
We value Resideo (ex ADI) at $35.00/share and ADI at $25.00/share, implying combined fair value of $47.50, 53% upside
Key risks: ADI's thin distribution margins face freight/fuel inflation, ~$1.0B new debt, and $23M standalone costs. Investor Days on July 13–14 are the near-term re-rating catalyst


Resideo to Spin-Off ADI Global on August 3; Initiate Standalone Fair Value Estimates

<ul>
<li>Spin separates a high-margin manufacturer (Resideo, ex-ADI) from a larger but lower-margin distributor (ADI)</li>
<li>ADI starts standalone life with ~$1.0B new debt, ~$831M net debt, and ~$23M of incremental recurring public-company costs.</li>
<li>Our SOTP valuation of $46.50 implies roughly 49% upside to REZI's current price, highlighting the potential for value unlock via the spin-off.</li>
</ul>


Spin separates a high-margin manufacturer (Resideo, ex-ADI) from a larger but lower-margin distributor (ADI)
ADI starts standalone life with ~$1.0B new debt, ~$831M net debt, and ~$23M of incremental recurring public-company costs.
Our SOTP valuation of $46.50 implies roughly 49% upside to REZI's current price, highlighting the potential for value unlock via the spin-off.


Resideo/ADI Global Distribution Spin-Off: The Sum Is Worth More Than The Parts

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Resideo Technologies, Inc. provides home comfort and security solutions. The Company offers low voltage connected devices which delivers access to controls, monitoring, and alerts. Resideo Technologies serves customers worldwide.

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Primer: Resideo Technologies Inc (REZI US) - Aug 2026

Resideo operates a dual business model consisting of a market-leading Products & Solutions segment in home comfort and security, and a...

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[Alert] Buy REZI

Resideo (REZI) is about to spin off its distribution business, ADI Global Distribution (ADIG), with regular-way trading set to begin August 4, 2026.

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Resideo to Spin-Off ADI Global on August 3; Initiate Standalone Fair Value Estimates

Resideo's Board approves ADI Global Distribution spin-off with record date July 20, distribution August 3. Value REZI (ex ADI) at $35.00 and ADI...

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Resideo/ADI Global Distribution Spin-Off: The Sum Is Worth More Than The Parts

Spin-off of ADI Global Distribution from Resideo Technologies creates opportunity for value unlock with SOTP valuation suggesting 49% upside...

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Resideo Technologies' $900 Million Debt Paydown Unlocks Value After the ADI Spin-Off!

Resideo Technologies, following the completion of its ADI Global Distribution spin-off in August 2026, reported second quarter consolidated...

Baptista Research

Primer: Resideo Technologies Inc (REZI US) - Aug 2026

Resideo operates a dual business model consisting of a market-leading Products & Solutions segment in home comfort and security, and a...

αSK Primers

[Alert] Buy REZI

Resideo (REZI) is about to spin off its distribution business, ADI Global Distribution (ADIG), with regular-way trading set to begin August 4, 2026.

Richard Howe

Resideo to Spin-Off ADI Global on August 3; Initiate Standalone Fair Value Estimates

​Resideo's Board approves ADI Global Distribution spin-off with record date July 20, distribution August 3. Value REZI (ex ADI) at $35.00 and ADI...

GSBR Research

Resideo/ADI Global Distribution Spin-Off: The Sum Is Worth More Than The Parts

​Spin-off of ADI Global Distribution from Resideo Technologies creates opportunity for value unlock with SOTP valuation suggesting 49% upside...

GSBR Research

Resideo's Board approves ADI Global Distribution spin-off with record date July 20, distribution August 3. Value REZI (ex ADI) at $35.00 and ADI...

Spin-off of ADI Global Distribution from Resideo Technologies creates opportunity for value unlock with SOTP valuation suggesting 49% upside...