Belden (BDC) EVP acquires 213 shares through 2021 employee stock plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Belden Inc. executive vice president and chief innovation officer Hiran Bhadra reported routine equity activity tied to employee benefit plans. Bhadra acquired 213 shares of common stock through the Belden Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to buy shares at 85% of the lower stock price at the start or end of the offering period from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, funded via payroll deductions. Following this transaction, Bhadra directly holds 33,694 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 849.5407 shares through a 401(k) plan, indicating a compensation-related, non-open-market increase in ownership.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Bhadra Hiran
Role
EVP - Chief Innovation Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock Holding | 213 | $99.646 | $21K |
| holding | Common Stock Holding | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock Holding — 33,694 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock Holding — 849.541 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
ESPP shares acquired: 213 shares
Transaction reference price: $99.646 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 33,694 shares
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7 metrics
ESPP shares acquired
213 shares
Common stock acquired under 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Transaction reference price
$99.646 per share
Price per share associated with the 213-share transaction
Direct holdings after transaction
33,694 shares
Common stock directly held by Hiran Bhadra after Form 4
Indirect 401(k) holdings
849.5407 shares
Common stock held through Belden 401(k) plan
ESPP discount
85% of lower price
Purchase price is 85% of the lesser of start or end offering price
Offering period start
January 1, 2026
Beginning of ESPP offering period referenced in footnote
Offering period end
June 30, 2026
End of ESPP offering period referenced in footnote
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, payroll deductions, Common Stock Holding, Other acquisition or disposition, +1 more
5 terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Shares acquired through the Belden Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan")."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
payroll deductions financial
"Employees elect their level of participation and the purchases are funded via payroll deductions through the offering period."
Payroll deductions are amounts automatically taken out of an employee’s paycheck before they receive it. These can include taxes, retirement contributions, or insurance premiums. For investors, payroll deductions indicate how much money individuals set aside for savings or benefits, affecting their disposable income and overall financial stability.
Common Stock Holding financial
"security_title": "Common Stock Holding""
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""
401(k) Plan financial
"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
What insider stock transaction did Belden (BDC) report for Hiran Bhadra?
Belden reported that EVP and chief innovation officer Hiran Bhadra acquired 213 shares of common stock through the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This plan-based purchase is compensation-related rather than an open-market trade, reflecting routine participation in an employee benefit program.
What are the key terms of Belden’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
Under Belden’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the purchase price is 85% of the lesser of the stock price at the beginning or end of the offering period. The specific period mentioned runs from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 and is funded via payroll deductions.
What does transaction code J mean in this Belden (BDC) Form 4?
Transaction code J on this Form 4 is described as an “Other acquisition or disposition.” In this case, the accompanying footnote explains it reflects shares acquired through Belden’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, rather than a standard market buy or sell order.