Belden (BDC) director Gregory McCray receives $160K restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McCray Gregory James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Belden Inc. director Gregory James McCray received a grant of 1,527 shares of Common Stock on May 21, 2026. The award is restricted stock under Belden’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, valued at $160,000 based on a closing price of $104.79 on the grant date.

The restrictions on these shares are generally removed one year after the award date, with potential accelerated vesting in certain cases such as death, disability, or retirement. Following this grant, McCray directly holds 7,111 Belden shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McCray Gregory James

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,527	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,111 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 1,527 shares Grant value: $160,000 Reference share price: $104.79 per share +2 more

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Restricted shares granted 1,527 shares Grant of restricted Common Stock on May 21, 2026

Grant value $160,000 Value used to determine restricted stock amount

Reference share price $104.79 per share Belden closing price on May 21, 2026

Shares held after grant 7,111 shares Total direct Belden holdings following the award

Vesting period 1 year General period before restrictions are removed

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, closing price, accelerated removal

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Restricted Stock financial

"Grant of Restricted Stock under the Company's 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2021 Long Term Incentive Plan financial

"Grant of Restricted Stock under the Company's 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan."

closing price financial

"Based on value of $160,000 divided by the closing price on the grant date, May 21, 2026 ($104.79)."

accelerated removal financial

"The restrictions associated with the shares are generally removed one year after the date of award, but are subject to accelerated removal under certain circumstances."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McCray Gregory James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BELDEN INC.

1 N. BRENTWOOD BLVD., 15TH FLOOR

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63105

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BELDEN INC. [ BDC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/21/2026		A		1,527(1)	A	$0	7,111	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of Restricted Stock under the Company's 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. Based on value of $160,000 divided by the closing price on the grant date, May 21, 2026 ($104.79). The restrictions associated with the shares are generally removed one year after the date of award, but are subject to accelerated removal under certain circumstances, including death, disability and retirement.

	/s/ Brian E. Anderson, attorney-in-fact for Gregory J. McCray	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Belden (BDC) report for Gregory James McCray?

Belden reported that director Gregory James McCray received 1,527 shares of restricted Common Stock as an equity award. The grant was made under the company’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan and is compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale.

What is the value of Gregory McCray’s new Belden (BDC) restricted stock grant?

The restricted stock grant to Gregory McCray is valued at approximately $160,000. The value is based on Belden’s closing share price of $104.79 on May 21, 2026, divided into 1,527 shares of Common Stock awarded under the long-term incentive plan.

How many Belden (BDC) shares does Gregory McCray hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Gregory McCray directly holds 7,111 shares of Belden Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded 1,527 restricted shares, which were granted as part of his director compensation under the company’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan.

When do Gregory McCray’s newly granted Belden (BDC) restricted shares vest?

The restrictions on Gregory McCray’s 1,527 restricted Belden shares are generally removed one year after the award date. The footnote also notes possible accelerated removal of restrictions in certain circumstances, including death, disability, or retirement under the plan’s terms.

Was Gregory McCray’s Belden (BDC) stock grant an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction was a grant of restricted stock with a Form 4 code “A” for award or other acquisition. It reflects an equity compensation grant under Belden’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, not a purchase of shares on the open market at the reported price.

What plan governs Gregory McCray’s restricted stock award from Belden (BDC)?

Gregory McCray’s award of 1,527 restricted shares was granted under Belden’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. The plan determines the valuation, vesting schedule, and conditions under which restrictions may lapse, including potential acceleration for death, disability, or retirement.