Vistance (NASDAQ: VISN) completes $1.846B sale of RUCKUS unit

Filing Impact

(Very High)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vistance Networks, Inc. has completed the sale of its RUCKUS reporting segment to Belden Inc. on July 1, 2026. Under the Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 2026, Belden acquired the business on a cash-free, debt-free basis for $1.846 billion in cash, subject to adjustments.

This transaction represents a full divestiture of the RUCKUS segment and brings a substantial cash inflow to Vistance, which may significantly reshape the company’s business mix and financial position going forward.

Positive

Major cash inflow from asset sale: Vistance completed the divestiture of its RUCKUS reporting segment to Belden for $1.846 billion in cash on a cash-free, debt-free basis, materially strengthening its liquidity position.

Negative

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Insights

Vistance monetizes RUCKUS segment for $1.846B cash.

Vistance Networks completed the sale of its RUCKUS reporting segment to Belden for $1.846 billion in cash on a cash-free, debt-free basis. This is a major portfolio move, converting an entire business unit into liquidity.

The impact depends on how Vistance deploys the proceeds, which is not detailed here. Potential uses include debt reduction, reinvestment, or capital returns, each with different implications. Subsequent filings may clarify the company’s strategy following this divestiture.

8-K Event Classification

Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Financial

The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.

Key Figures

Sale price for RUCKUS segment: $1.846 billion cash Closing date of transaction: July 1, 2026 Purchase Agreement date: April 29, 2026

3 metrics

Sale price for RUCKUS segment $1.846 billion cash Consideration for RUCKUS reporting segment under Purchase Agreement

Closing date of transaction July 1, 2026 Completion of sale of RUCKUS reporting segment

Purchase Agreement date April 29, 2026 Date of Purchase Agreement between Vistance and Belden

Key Terms

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, cash-free, debt-free basis, Purchase Agreement, reporting segment

4 terms

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets regulatory

"Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets."

cash-free, debt-free basis financial

"Belden acquired the Business on a cash-free, debt-free basis, in exchange for $1.846 billion in cash"

A cash-free, debt-free basis is a way of pricing a business where the sale excludes the company’s cash balances and outstanding debt, so the buyer pays only for the operating assets and liabilities that run the business. Think of it like buying a shop’s shelves and stock but not its cash in the register or its loans; this clarity matters to investors because it shows the true purchase price, makes deal comparisons fair, and clarifies what financing or adjustments are needed after the sale.

Purchase Agreement regulatory

"pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of April 29, 2026"

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that spells out exactly what is being bought, for how much, and under what conditions, including timelines, seller and buyer promises, and protections if things go wrong. For investors it matters because the agreement fixes the deal’s price, risks and closing conditions—like a detailed receipt and return policy for a large transaction—so it helps determine whether the deal will complete and how it will affect the company’s value and cash flow.

reporting segment financial

"sale of its RUCKUS reporting segment (the “Business”) to Belden Inc."

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Available on EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 09:09 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 09:09 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2026

Vistance Networks, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	001-36146	27-4332098
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2601 Telecom Parkway Richardson, Texas		75082
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (972) 952-9700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):


☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

     Title of each class

     Trading
Symbol(s)

     Name of each exchange on which registered

     Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

     VISN

     The NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

On July 1, 2026, (the “Closing Date”), Vistance Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Vistance”) completed the previously announced sale of its RUCKUS reporting segment (the “Business”) to Belden Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Belden”) pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of April 29, 2026. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Belden acquired the Business on a cash-free, debt-free basis, in exchange for $1.846 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments.

A description of the Purchase Agreement was set forth in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2026 (the “Prior 8-K”), but such description does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement, which was attached as Exhibit 2.1 to the Prior 8-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated: July 1, 2026		Vistance Networks, Inc.

	By:	/s/ Kyle D. Lorentzen
		Name:	Kyle D. Lorentzen
		Title:	Executive Vice President and
			Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What transaction did Vistance Networks (VISN) announce regarding its RUCKUS business?

Vistance Networks completed the sale of its RUCKUS reporting segment to Belden Inc. The deal transfers the entire business unit and represents a significant strategic divestiture for the company.

How much did Vistance Networks (VISN) receive for the RUCKUS segment sale?

Vistance received $1.846 billion in cash for the RUCKUS segment. The transaction was structured on a cash-free, debt-free basis, meaning Belden did not assume RUCKUS-related cash or debt.

When did Vistance Networks close the sale of its RUCKUS reporting segment?

The transaction closed on July 1, 2026, identified as the Closing Date. From that date, Belden Inc. became the owner of the RUCKUS reporting segment under the Purchase Agreement.

Who is the buyer of Vistance Networks’ RUCKUS reporting segment?

Belden Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the buyer of the RUCKUS reporting segment. Belden acquired the business under a Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 2026, for $1.846 billion in cash.

What does cash-free, debt-free mean in the Vistance RUCKUS sale?

Cash-free, debt-free means the RUCKUS business was transferred without associated cash or debt balances. Vistance kept existing cash and debt, while Belden paid $1.846 billion in cash for the operating assets, subject to adjustments.

Where was the Purchase Agreement for the RUCKUS sale previously described?

The Purchase Agreement was previously described in an earlier Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2026. That description was qualified in its entirety by reference to the full Purchase Agreement attached as an exhibit.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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