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belden bdc delivered strong results 173721028

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Belden (NYSE:BDC) acquires RUCKUS Networks for $1.85B to strengthen IT/OT networking solutions. The deal is EPS accretive and Belden plans debt reduction. No direct commodity or supply chain scarcity; impact is company-specific M&A with sector implications for networking and industrial technology. (not specified) for broader market or supply chain effects.

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  • Belden acquires RUCKUS Networks for $1.85B, closing H2 2026.
  • Acquisition expected to be 15% accretive to EPS.
  • Belden targets net leverage below 3.0x within first year post-close.
  • Belden reported solid Q1 results and favorable Q2 guidance.
  • Truist lowered price target to $150 from $184, maintains Buy.
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Mid-term impact on industrial networking remains flat as acquisition is company-specific with no broad supply chain effects.

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