BELDEN INC. — Form 8-K/A
Filed September 11, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K/A
▲ Likely positive
significance 78/100
What the filing says
On April 29, 2026, Vistance Networks agreed to sell Ruckus Wireless Networks to Belden Inc. for $1.846 billion in cash. The acquisition closed on July 1, 2026. Belden funded the purchase with $1.806 billion drawn from a new 7-year Term Loan Credit Facility (SOFR + 2.25%, 0.25% quarterly amortization, maturing July 1, 2033) and cash on hand. Ruckus generated $686.8M in 2025 revenue (31.3% growth YoY), $50.1M operating income, and $35.9M net income. Pro forma 2025 revenue post-acquisition: $3.402B (+25% vs. Belden historical $2.715B).
Why this rating
Acquisition adds $687M revenue business (66% uplift) at ~2.7x sales multiple, dilutes EPS but accretive to scale. Material relative to $2.8B market cap.
Price action (we called it positive)
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