Belden to buy RUCKUS unit from Vistance for $1.846 billion in cash
On April 29, 2026, Belden Inc. agreed to buy the RUCKUS reporting segment of Vistance Networks for about $1.846 billion in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, funded with cash on hand and committed debt financing. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory clearances and other conditions. Belden said it will temporarily pause share repurchases to prioritize reducing net leverage, a trade-off shareholders should weigh against the expected growth and margin benefits.
Key points
- Purchase price of about $1.846 billion in cash, cash-free and debt-free, subject to adjustments
- Closing expected in the second half of 2026; outside date January 31, 2027, extendable by three months if only regulatory approvals are outstanding
- Belden expects net leverage below 3.0x within the first full year after close and about 1.5x by 2029
- Belden intends to temporarily pause share repurchases until leverage returns closer to its long-term target
The filing
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