ADC Telecommunications

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
Company typePublic
Nasdaq: ADCT
IndustryCommunications Services
Founded1935; 90 years ago (1935), in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Defunct2010 (2010) (acquisition completed)
FateAcquired
SuccessorCommScope
HeadquartersHarrisburg, Pennsylvania U.S.
Key people
Eddie Edwards (president/CEO, CommScope)
ProductsNetworking hardware, Wireless Coverage & Capacity, Telecommunications
RevenueIncrease US$1.157 Billion (FY 2010)[1]
Increase US$45.9 Million (FY 2010)[1]
Increase US$78.5 Million (FY 2010)[1]
Total assetsIncrease US$1.475 Billion (FY 2010)[1]
Total equityIncrease US$429 Million (FY 2010)[1]
Number of employees
9,300 (Sept 2010)[1]
Websiteadc.com

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. was a communications company in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a southwest suburb of Minneapolis. It was acquired by TE Connectivity (Tyco Electronics) in December 2010 and ceased to exist as a separate entity. ADC products were sold by CommScope after it acquired the Broadband Network Solutions business unit (including ADC) from TE Connectivity in August 2015.

History

ADC Telecommunications was founded in 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Ralph Allison and Walter Lehnert.[2][3]

During their first year in business, ADC built hearing aids and audiometers—a machine used for evaluating hearing acuity. Initially the audiometers were built for Maico, but in 1945 ADC began building audiometers under its own name. Additionally, by 1942, the company had designed a sophisticated audio system for the University of Minnesota, and the resulting jacks, plugs, patch cords and jackfields became the cornerstones for ADC's later entry into telecommunications.

In 1949, ADC sold its audiometer product line and Ralph Allison left the company to form a new business in California. With Walter Lehnert remaining as president of the company, ADC diversified and focused its efforts in the area of transformers and filters for power lines, military electronics, telephone jacks and plugs.[4]

In 1961, ADC merged with Magnetic Controls Company, a manufacturer of power supplies and magnetic amplifiers with strong ties to the U.S. space program. The resulting company, ADC Magnetic Controls, had a decade of mixed success. Although transformer sales boomed during the 1960s, other new product initiatives failed to materialize. Perhaps the most significant product innovation during this period was the bantam jack, a miniaturized component that eventually became the standard for telephone circuit access and patching. Building on its growing sales of jacks and plugs in the early 1970s, ADC introduced prewired, connectorized jackfields, wired assemblies and test equipment for telephone operating companies. By 1974 the company was on solid ground, and by 1976, ADC had become the largest independent supplier of test boards in the United States.

Former ADC headquarters complex in Eden Prairie, MN, USA. Now occupied by Optum Health

ADC grew in 1983, when AT&T was ordered to deregulate by the federal government. By establishing the seven Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC) carriers as independent entities, the U.S. market for telecommunications expanded by 90 percent. ADC became a supplier for the RBOCs.

ADC embarked on some acquisitions in the early 1990s, attempting to move "up the stack" in the datacom field by acquiring companies that manufactured datacom equipment. However, their ability to find synergies between these companies proved limited and eventually ADC was forced to move away from a hardware-only strategy, broadening out into software. This effort resulted in limited success as well, and happening about the same time as the dot-com bubble burst, caused ADC stock to plummet.

ADC acquired PairGain Technologies Inc. for 1.6 billion USD in stocks in 2000.[5]

ADC Telecommunications was acquired by Tyco Electronics in July 2010 for a reported $12.75 per share in cash, or an enterprise value of approximately $1.25 billion.[6]

The acquisition of ADC by TE Connectivity was completed on December 9, 2010 [7][8]

On January 28, 2015, it was publicly announced that the boards of directors of both TE Connectivity and CommScope agreed for CommScope to purchase the Broadband Network Solutions business unit of TE Connectivity in an all-cash deal for US$3.0 billion. The former ADC is a part of this business unit.[9][10][11][12] The purchase of the Broadband Network Solutions business was closed on Aug 31. 2015[13]

Corporate acquisitions

The company acquired Telinq in 1990.[14] In 1993, ADC acquired Fibermux Corp., a manufacturer of LAN Hubs and Data Multiplexers, later merging the Fibermux division with the Kentrox subsidiary. ADC sold Kentrox to the private equity firm Platinum Equity, LLC in 2001.[15] ADC also acquired American Lightwave Systems, a manufacturer of uncompressed video transport equipment for telecom carriers. This division was later sold to C-COR Electronics.

In 1996, ADCT merged with ITS (Information Transmission Systems) but has since sold it off.

In May 1997, ADC Telecommunications signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Apex Group Inc., for approximately $26 million.[16]

In 1999, the company acquired Saville.[17] A year later, in May 2000, ADC purchased the Swedish-based company Altitun.[18]

ADC acquired KRONE, a supplier of copper and fiber-based connectivity products and services, in 2004.[19]

In 2005, ADC acquired Fiber Optic Network Solutions (FONS) to expand its FTTX offerings and OpenCell to enhance its wireless coverage and capacity offerings.[20]

G-Connect was acquired by ADC Technologies in 2006 for an undisclosed amount.[21]

In 2007 ADC acquired LGC Wireless to expand its portfolio of wireless coverage and capacity products and services.[22] In 2008, ADC expanded its market presence and manufacturing capacity in China with the acquisition of Century Man Communications.[23]

Businesses

ADC's customers were served regionally by businesses focused on telecommunications, wireless, cable, and enterprise networks. Business units within ADC developing products and services included Global Connectivity Solutions, Network Solutions and Professional Services.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "ADC Telecommunications, Form 10-K, Annual Report, Filing Date Nov 23, 2010" (PDF). secdatabase.com. Retrieved Dec 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "A 21st-Century Workplace: ADC Telecommunications Global Headquarters by Hammel, Green & Abrahamson (HGA)". archnewsnow.com. 18 February 2003. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  3. ^ Letter from Walter Lehnert to Fred Chapman (Sept. 18, 1950).
  4. ^ W.E. Lehnert to Address Section December 12th, SCOPE Radio Engineers (Dec. 1950).
  5. ^ Huffstutter, P. j; Fields, Robin (2000-02-24). "PairGain Agrees to Be Acquired by Rival ADC Telecom". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  6. ^ Kelly, Gennine (13 July 2010). "Tyco's $1.25 Billion Acquisition of ADC Telecom". CNBC. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Press Release:Tyco Electronics Completes Acquisition of ADC". Retrieved 2010-12-09.
  8. ^ "ADC Telecommunications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date December 9, 2010". secdatabase.com. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
  9. ^ "Commscope buys TE's broadband network unit for $3Bn". 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
  10. ^ "CommScope to Buy TE Connectivity Unit for $3 Billion". 28 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
  11. ^ "CommScope Agrees To Acquire TE Connectivity's Telecom, Enterprise and Wireless Businesses". Retrieved 2015-03-04.
  12. ^ "TE Connectivity Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Its Broadband Network Solutions Business to CommScope for $3.0 Billion". Retrieved 2015-03-04.
  13. ^ "CommScope Completes Transformational Acquisition of TE Connectivity's Telecom, Enterprise and Wireless Businesses". commscope.com. Retrieved Dec 24, 2015.
  14. ^ "ADC Telecommunications Acquires Telinq | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  15. ^ "ADC sells off wireless and access divisions". Archived from the original on 2015-02-08. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
  16. ^ "adc Telecommunications Inc., Minneapolis, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Apex". Lightwave. 1997-05-01. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  17. ^ "ADC BUYS SAVILLE | RCR Wireless News". 1999-06-28. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  18. ^ "Kennet Capital portfolio company, Altitun, acquired by ADC Telecommunications for $872 million". Kennet. 2000-05-19. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  19. ^ "ADC Buys KRONE". Light Reading. 18 May 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  20. ^ "ADC Telecommunications, Form 10-K, Annual Report, Filing Date Jan 17, 2006". secdatabase.com. Retrieved Dec 30, 2012.
  21. ^ "ADC Telecommunications gobbles Israel's G-Connect". EE Times. 2006-02-27. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  22. ^ "ADC to acquire LGC Wireless". Cabling Installation & Maintenance. 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  23. ^ "ADC Telecommunications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Nov 16, 2007" (PDF). secdatabase.com. Retrieved Dec 30, 2012.
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