# BELDEN INC. (BDC) — capital_return/buyback_authorization [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_edd03649c5cb96f4cbe9 · retrieved 2026-08-11T15:54:01.924Z

## Overview
Belden Inc. is a global full-stack networking solutions company that manufactures drawing and insulating nonferrous wire and delivers complete connection solutions.

Belden Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of RUCKUS Networks on July 1, 2026, after the end of the second quarter. The acquisition expands Belden's networking solutions portfolio, enabling the company to deliver every layer of the network from passive infrastructure to Wi-Fi 7 to intelligent cloud management from a single source. The filing does not disclose the transaction value or other specific deal terms.

## Terms
- Counterparty: RUCKUS Networks

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-30

## Timeline
- 2026-07-30 · 8-K (0000913142-26-000031): 8-K - BELDEN INC. — *Belden Inc. is a global full-stack networking solutions company that manufactures drawing and insulating nonferrous wire and delivers complete connection solutions.* Belden Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of RUCKUS Networks on July 1, 2026, after the end of the second quarter. The acquisition expands Belden's networking solutions portfolio, enabling the company to deliver every layer of the network from passive infrastructure to Wi-Fi 7 to intelligent cloud management from a single source. The filing does not disclose the transaction value or other specific deal terms.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/913142/0000913142-26-000031.txt

## Citations
- 0000913142-26-000031 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000091314226000031