ALDRICH DAVID J 4

What Happened David J. Aldrich, a director of Belden Inc. (BDC), received a grant of 2,123 restricted common shares on May 21, 2026. The grant is reported as acquired at $0.00 for Aldrich and is valued at $222,500 based on the closing price on the grant date ($104.79 per share). This is a compensation award (restricted stock), not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: May 21, 2026; Report filed: May 26, 2026 (five calendar days later).
• Shares granted: 2,123 restricted shares; reported grant value: $222,500 (based on $104.79 closing price).
• Price to insider: $0.00 (award).
• Vesting/restrictions: Restrictions are generally removed one year after the award date; may accelerate upon death, disability, or retirement (per filing footnote).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the supplied filing summary.
• Timeliness: Form 4 filed May 26, 2026 — one business day after the typical 2-business-day filing deadline for Form 4s.

Context This is a standard restricted stock award under Belden’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan and represents compensation for the director. Such grants are routine and reflect company compensation practices rather than a direct open-market buying or selling signal.