Press release -
Adder Technology Announces Transition to Employee-Ownership
Moves to Employee-Ownership Trust to Secure Framework for Growth
- Protects Adder’s culture, values and long-term independence
- Empowers employees through shared ownership
- Transfers majority shareholding into an Employee-Ownership Trust
- Establishes a future-ready foundation for Adder’s next chapter
Cambridge, United Kingdom, 4th December 2025 – Adder Technology, a specialist in connectivity solutions and high performance IP KVM, has announced its transition to Employee-Ownership via an ‘Employee-Ownership Trust’ (EOT) model. The EOT has acquired the majority shareholding of Adder Technology for the benefit of employees across its global operations.
The move provides Adder with a resilient structure that supports long-term continuity. It ensures that ownership remains aligned with the people who contribute to the company every day and reinforces the company’s commitment to investing in its future.
Adrian Dickens, Founder and CEO at Adder, said, “By transitioning to an employee-owned business we are laying the foundations for Adder’s next chapter. For over 40 years our success has been driven by the ingenuity, experience and dedication of our people. Employee ownership strengthens our independence, protects the culture that defines us, and ensures that the benefits of our future success are shared by the people who make it possible. This is a positive and future-focused step that positions us strongly for the long term."
There are no immediate changes to the senior leadership or day-to-day operations of the business. Customers and partners will continue to receive the same quality products, industry-leading support and service excellence.
Key Facts: Employee-Ownership Trust
- The majority shareholding of Adder Technology is now held in trust on behalf of its employees.
- The EOT structure protects the long-term independence of the business and ensures decisions are made in the interests of employees, customers and partners.
- Unlike investor-owned companies, whose priorities can be influenced by external shareholders seeking financial return or exit value, an EOT enables Adder to make long-term decisions based on stability, innovation and sustainable growth.
- Employee ownership strengthens cultural alignment, fosters deeper engagement and ensures that the benefits of future success are shared with the people who contribute to it.
- The model provides continuity of leadership while reinforcing the strategic foundations that have supported Adder’s growth for more than four decades
ENDS
About Adder Technology
Adder Technology is a global leader in connectivity solutions, enabling the real-time control and management of distributed IT systems across mission-critical environments. Its portfolio of high performance IP KVM continues to set the standard for reliability, flexibility and performance across industries including media and entertainment, control rooms, transport, utilities, and many more. Adder Technology supports customers in more than 60 countries through a network of distributors, resellers and OEM partners. Adder Technology is proud to be majority-owned by its employees through an Employee-Ownership Trust (EOT).