# Vistance Networks, Inc. (VISN) — capital_return/buyback_authorization [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_9ac15ae5ec94f9570212 · retrieved 2026-08-12T07:23:03.835Z

## Overview
Vistance Networks, Inc. is a global leading provider of intelligent network solutions; following the RUCKUS divestiture, the Company operates primarily through its Aurora segment.

On July 1, 2026, Vistance Networks completed the sale of its RUCKUS segment to Belden Inc. pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 2026. Belden acquired the RUCKUS segment on a cash-free, debt-free basis for approximately $1.846 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. In conjunction with the closing, the Company announced a plan for a special distribution of $5.00 per share to be paid by the end of August 2026. Upon payment of this special distribution, the Company will have returned $15.00 per share or $3.4 billion to shareholders in 2026 while repaying all debt and redeeming all preferred equity.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Belden Inc. · Deal value: $1.85B · Consideration: cash

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-06

## Timeline
- 2026-08-06 · 8-K (0001193125-26-336705): 8-K - Vistance Networks, Inc. — *Vistance Networks, Inc. is a global leading provider of intelligent network solutions; following the RUCKUS divestiture, the Company operates primarily through its Aurora segment.* On July 1, 2026, Vistance Networks completed the sale of its RUCKUS segment to Belden Inc. pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 2026. Belden acquired the RUCKUS segment on a cash-free, debt-free basis for approximately $1.846 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. In conjunction with the closing, the Company announced a plan for a special distribution of $5.00 per share to be paid by the end of August 2026. Upon payment of this special distribution, the Company will have returned $15.00 per share or $3.4 billion to shareholders in 2026 while repaying all debt and redeeming all preferred equity.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517228/0001193125-26-336705.txt

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-336705 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526336705