Belden EVP Anderson gifts 1,310 company shares
Belden Inc. executive Brian Edward Anderson, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported a bona fide gift of 1,310 shares of Belden common stock on 2026-08-12 to a donor advised fund.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Belden Inc. executive Brian Edward Anderson, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported a bona fide gift of 1,310 shares of Belden common stock on 2026-08-12 to a donor advised fund. Following this gift, he holds 45,796 shares directly and 1,178.522 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Insider Trade Summary
1,310 shares gifted
Gift
2 txns
Insider
Anderson Brian Edward
Role
EVP - Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock F1 | 1,310 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 45,796 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,178.522 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Represents a bona fide gift of 1,310 shares of stock from the Reporting Person to a donor advised fund.
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 1,310 shares
Direct holdings after transaction: 45,796 shares
Indirect holdings via 401(k) Plan: 1,178.522 shares
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4 metrics
Gifted shares
1,310 shares
Bona fide gift of common stock on 2026-08-12
Direct holdings after transaction
45,796 shares
Common stock directly owned following the gift
Indirect holdings via 401(k) Plan
1,178.522 shares
Common stock held indirectly by 401(k) Plan after transaction
Transaction price per share
$0.0000
Reported price for the bona fide gift transaction
Key Terms
bona fide gift, donor advised fund, 401(k) Plan
3 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Represents a bona fide gift of 1,310 shares of stock"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
donor advised fund financial
"shares of stock from the Reporting Person to a donor advised fund"
A donor advised fund is a charitable savings account you fund with cash or assets (including stocks) that lets you take an immediate tax benefit while recommending when and which charities receive grants over time. Think of it like a dedicated piggy bank for giving: you get tax relief when you put money in, can avoid selling appreciated securities and triggering capital gains, and still control the timing and recipients of donations, which affects tax planning, portfolio decisions, and public giving signals.
401(k) Plan financial
"Common Stock indirectly owned, nature of ownership: By 401(k) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Belden Inc. (BDC) report for Brian Edward Anderson?
Belden Inc. reported that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Brian Edward Anderson made a bona fide gift of 1,310 shares of Belden common stock on 2026-08-12 to a donor advised fund.
Was the Belden Inc. (BDC) insider transaction a purchase or sale?
The reported Belden Inc. transaction was neither a purchase nor a sale; it was a bona fide gift of 1,310 shares by Brian Edward Anderson to a donor advised fund, classified under transaction code G with a dispose direction.
Does the Form 4 for Belden Inc. (BDC) mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively checked, and the footnote for the 1,310-share gift describes a donation to a donor advised fund without referencing any trading plan.
What indirect holdings of Belden Inc. (BDC) stock does Brian Edward Anderson report?
Brian Edward Anderson reports indirect beneficial ownership of 1,178.522 Belden common shares held "By 401(k) Plan". This is listed separately from his 45,796 directly held shares following the reported gift.
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