Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) Board adopts new Belden Code of Conduct

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Belden Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved and adopted a new code of ethics for the company, called the Belden Code of Conduct, effective August 21, 2025. This document is intended to guide the ethical behavior and compliance standards for employees and leadership. The new Code of Conduct is formally included as Exhibit 14.1 to the report.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.05, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics Governance

The company amended or granted a waiver from its code of ethics for senior financial officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

_____________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 21, 2025

Belden Inc.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)

_____________________

Delaware

001-12561

36-3601505

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 North Brentwood Boulevard, 15th Floor

St. Louis, Missouri 63105

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(314) 854-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

n/a

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if this Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value

BDC

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.05. Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics.

Effective August 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Belden Inc. approved the adoption of a new code of ethics for the Company, known as the Belden Code of Conduct (the “Code”). A copy of the Code is included in Exhibit 14.1 hereof.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
14.1						Belden Code of Conduct, as adopted August 21, 2025

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                        

BELDEN INC.

Date: August 27, 2025

By:

/s/ Brian E. Anderson

Brian E. Anderson

Senior Vice President-Legal, General

Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What change did Belden Inc. (BDC) report in this 8-K filing?

Belden Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved and adopted a new code of ethics for the company, known as the Belden Code of Conduct, effective August 21, 2025.

What is the name of the new code of ethics at Belden Inc. (BDC)?

The new code of ethics is called the Belden Code of Conduct.

When did Belden Inc.’s new Code of Conduct become effective?

The Belden Code of Conduct became effective on August 21, 2025.

Who approved the new Belden Code of Conduct for Belden Inc. (BDC)?

The new Belden Code of Conduct was approved by the Board of Directors of Belden Inc.

Where can investors find the text of Belden Inc.’s new Code of Conduct?

The full text of the new Code of Conduct is included as Exhibit 14.1 to the report.

Does this Belden Inc. (BDC) filing include financial results or earnings data?

No. This report focuses on the adoption of a new code of ethics and does not present financial or earnings data.