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Belden (NYSE: BDC) EVP adds 213 shares through employee stock plan

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Belden Inc. EVP and Chief People/Strategy Officer Leah Tate acquired 213 shares of Belden common stock on July 6, 2026 through the Belden Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $99.646 per share. The plan lets employees buy shares at 85% of the lower stock price at the start (January 1, 2026) or end (June 30, 2026) of the offering period using payroll deductions.

Following this plan purchase, Tate holds 31,986 common shares directly, plus 1,296.1648 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan and 3,360 shares held indirectly by her spouse. This is a routine, compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market trade.

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Insider Tate Leah
Role EVP - Chief Peop/Strat Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 213 $99.646 $21K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 31,986 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,360 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
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ESPP shares acquired 213 shares Common Stock acquired on July 6, 2026 via ESPP
Purchase price per share $99.646/share Price for ESPP acquisition on July 6, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction 31,986 shares Common Stock directly owned by Leah Tate after ESPP purchase
401(k) plan holdings 1,296.1648 shares Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k) plan
Spouse holdings 3,360 shares Common Stock held indirectly by spouse
ESPP discount rate 85% of reference price Applies to lower of Jan 1, 2026 or June 30, 2026 price
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.
offering period financial
"the beginning of the offering period (January 1, 2026) or (ii) the price at the end of the offering period (June 30, 2026)."
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.
401(k) Plan financial
"total_shares_following_transaction": "1296.1648", "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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Belden (BDC) report for Leah Tate?

Belden reported that EVP and Chief People/Strategy Officer Leah Tate acquired 213 shares of common stock. The shares were bought through the Belden Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan as part of a routine, compensation-related purchase rather than an open-market trade.

At what price did Leah Tate acquire Belden (BDC) shares in this filing?

Leah Tate acquired 213 Belden common shares at $99.646 per share. The purchase was executed under the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which provides a discount based on the lower stock price during the offering period using payroll deductions.

How does Belden’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan work for BDC employees?

Belden’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan lets eligible employees buy shares at 85% of the lower stock price at the start or end of each offering period. Employees choose their participation level, and purchases are funded automatically through payroll deductions over the offering period.

How many Belden (BDC) shares does Leah Tate hold after this transaction?

After the plan purchase, Leah Tate holds 31,986 Belden common shares directly. In addition, 1,296.1648 shares are held indirectly through a 401(k) plan and 3,360 shares are held indirectly by her spouse, reflecting her overall exposure to Belden equity.

Is Leah Tate’s Belden (BDC) share acquisition an open-market buy?

No, the 213-share acquisition is not an open-market buy. It was executed through Belden’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a structured program where employees acquire discounted shares via payroll deductions across a defined offering period, rather than discretionary market purchases.

What does transaction code J mean in this Belden (BDC) Form 4?

Transaction code J indicates an “other acquisition or disposition” rather than a standard market buy or sell. In this case, it reflects shares acquired by Leah Tate through Belden’s employee stock purchase plan, a routine compensation-related equity transaction disclosed for transparency.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Tate Leah

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP - Chief Peop/Strat Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/06/2026JV213(1)A$99.64631,986D
Common Stock3,360IBy Spouse
Common Stock1,296.1648IBy 401(k) Plan
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired through the Belden Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan is broadly available to employees of Belden Inc. and its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the purchase price is 85% of the lesser of (i) the price at the beginning of the offering period (January 1, 2026) or (ii) the price at the end of the offering period (June 30, 2026). Employees elect their level of participation and the purchases are funded via payroll deductions through the offering period.
/s/ Brian E. Anderson, attorney-in-fact for Leah Tate07/07/2026
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