Belden (NYSE: BDC) VP Doug Zink sells shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Belden Inc. VP and CAO Doug Zink reported multiple stock transactions in early February 2026. He exercised stock appreciation rights covering 1,705, 1,579 and 1,734 shares at exercise prices of $72.73, $51.14 and $45.11, respectively.

In connection with these exercises, Zink reported sales and share withholdings of Belden common stock at prices including $128.57, $129.36, $126 and $133.96, with sales on February 4–6, 2026 effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025. Following these transactions, he directly owned 4,642 shares and indirectly held 1,161.867 shares through the Belden Retirement Savings Plan.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

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^*

Zink Doug

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BELDEN INC.

1 N. BRENTWOOD BLVD., 15TH FLOOR

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MO 63105

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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

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

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

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	02/04/2026		M(1)		1,705	A	$72.73	6,347	D
Common Stock	02/04/2026		D		1,220(2)	D	$128.57	5,127	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		S(3)		485	D	$126	4,642	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		M(1)		1,579	A	$51.14	6,221	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		D		927(4)	D	$129.36	5,294	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		M(1)		1,734	A	$45.11	7,028	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		D		934(5)	D	$129.36	6,094	D
Common Stock	02/06/2026		S(3)		1,452	D	$133.96	4,642	D
Common Stock								1,161.867(6)	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Rights	$72.73	02/04/2026		M(1)			1,705	(7)	02/28/2028	Common Stock	1,705	$0	0	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$51.14	02/05/2026		M(1)			1,579	(7)	02/11/2030	Common Stock	1,579	$0	0	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$45.11	02/05/2026		M(1)			1,734	(7)	02/16/2031	Common Stock	1,734	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The exercise reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Zink on August 12, 2025.

2. This represents the difference between the number of SARs exercised (1,705) and the number of shares issued as a result of the exercise (485). The number of shares to be issued under a SAR exercise is determined by multiplying the number of SARs being exercised by the difference between the FMV on the date of exercise ($128.57) and the exercise price ($72.73). Additional shares were then withheld to satisfy the Company's tax withholding obligations.

3. The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Zink on August 12, 2025.

4. This represents the difference between the number of SARs exercised (1,579) and the number of shares issued as a result of the exercise (652). The number of shares to be issued under a SAR exercise is determined by multiplying the number of SARs being exercised by the difference between the FMV on the date of exercise ($129.36) and the exercise price ($51.14). Additional shares were then withheld to satisfy the Company's tax withholding obligations.

5. This represents the difference between the number of SARs exercised (1,734) and the number of shares issued as a result of the exercise (800). The number of shares to be issued under a SAR exercise is determined by multiplying the number of SARs being exercised by the difference between the FMV on the date of exercise ($129.36) and the exercise price ($45.11). Additional shares were then withheld to satisfy the Company's tax withholding obligations.

6. Represents the balance of shares of Belden Inc. common stock held in the Belden Retirement Savings Plan as of the date of this filing.

7. The original grant of stock appreciation rights became exercisable in equal portions on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

	/s/ Brian E. Anderson, attorney-in-fact for Doug Zink	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Belden (BDC) VP and CAO Doug Zink report?

Doug Zink reported exercising stock appreciation rights and related Belden share sales in early February 2026. He exercised SARs tied to 1,705, 1,579 and 1,734 shares and reported multiple sales and tax withholdings of common stock at prices above $120 per share.

Were Doug Zink’s Belden (BDC) stock sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that both the SAR exercises and related sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025. This plan-based approach pre-schedules trades, which can help separate them from day-to-day market decisions.

How many Belden (BDC) shares does Doug Zink hold after these transactions?

After the reported February 2026 transactions, Doug Zink directly owned 4,642 Belden common shares. He also indirectly held 1,161.867 additional shares through the Belden Retirement Savings Plan, giving him both direct and retirement-plan-based exposure to Belden stock.

What stock appreciation rights did Doug Zink exercise in Belden (BDC) shares?

Zink exercised stock appreciation rights covering 1,705, 1,579 and 1,734 Belden shares at exercise prices of $72.73, $51.14 and $45.11. The original SAR grants became exercisable in equal portions on the first three anniversaries of their respective grant dates.

What Belden (BDC) share prices are disclosed in Doug Zink’s February 2026 trades?

The Form 4 reports Belden share transactions at prices of $128.57, $126, $129.36 and $133.96 per share. These prices relate to sales and tax-withholding shares issued upon stock appreciation right exercises between February 4 and February 6, 2026.

How are Belden (BDC) shares in the Retirement Savings Plan reported for Doug Zink?

The filing notes that 1,161.867 Belden common shares are held for Doug Zink in the Belden Retirement Savings Plan. These are reported as indirectly owned, separate from his directly held shares, and represent his plan balance as of the date of the filing.