UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 _________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
_________________________________________________ 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30,September 29, 2019
Commission File No. 001-12561 
_________________________________________________ 
BELDEN INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________________________________
 
Delaware 36-3601505
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1 North Brentwood Boulevard
15th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive offices)
(314) 854-8000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
_________________________________________________ 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   No .
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes    No .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer    Accelerated filer        Non-accelerated filer        Smaller reporting company     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.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   No 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolsName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueBDCNew York Stock Exchange
As of JulyOctober 31, 2019, the Registrant had 45,452,49245,457,559 outstanding shares of common stock.




PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 29, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  
(In thousands)(In thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$295,243
 $420,610
$296,742
 $420,610
Receivables, net451,487
 465,939
460,044
 465,939
Inventories, net309,711
 316,418
290,995
 316,418
Other current assets60,017
 55,757
74,876
 55,757
Total current assets1,116,458
 1,258,724
1,122,657
 1,258,724
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation383,067
 365,970
384,183
 365,970
Operating lease right-of-use assets84,099
 
78,788
 
Goodwill1,607,848
 1,557,653
1,265,006
 1,557,653
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization506,706
 511,093
471,386
 511,093
Deferred income taxes90,112
 56,018
88,118
 56,018
Other long-lived assets34,690
 29,863
31,857
 29,863
$3,822,980
 $3,779,321
$3,441,995
 $3,779,321
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$266,897
 $352,646
$275,889
 $352,646
Accrued liabilities323,124
 364,276
301,599
 364,276
Total current liabilities590,021
 716,922
577,488
 716,922
Long-term debt1,457,571
 1,463,200
1,403,670
 1,463,200
Postretirement benefits131,023
 132,791
127,090
 132,791
Deferred income taxes79,224
 39,943
75,192
 39,943
Long-term operating lease liabilities77,679
 
73,436
 
Other long-term liabilities53,929
 38,877
40,309
 38,877
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock1
 1

 1
Common stock503
 503
503
 503
Additional paid-in capital1,143,494
 1,139,395
807,087
 1,139,395
Retained earnings967,970
 922,000
667,703
 922,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(62,591) (74,907)(29,111) (74,907)
Treasury stock(621,167) (599,845)(307,482) (599,845)
Total Belden stockholders’ equity1,428,210
 1,387,147
1,138,700
 1,387,147
Noncontrolling interests5,323
 441
6,110
 441
Total stockholders’ equity1,433,533
 1,387,588
1,144,810
 1,387,588
$3,822,980
 $3,779,321
$3,441,995
 $3,779,321
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2019
July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018September 29, 2019
September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
              
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues$637,530
 $668,639
 $1,224,705
 $1,274,204
$620,318
 $655,774
 $1,845,023
 $1,929,978
Cost of sales(396,507) (411,043) (758,954) (786,014)(384,916) (394,917) (1,143,870) (1,180,931)
Gross profit241,023
 257,596
 465,751
 488,190
235,402
 260,857
 701,153
 749,047
Selling, general and administrative expenses(122,482) (138,842) (245,270) (263,714)(120,169) (132,716) (365,439) (396,430)
Research and development expenses(35,034) (37,209) (69,188) (74,310)(31,351) (33,471) (100,539) (107,781)
Amortization of intangibles(22,368) (25,039) (45,709) (49,457)(22,243) (25,533) (67,952) (74,990)
Operating income61,139
 56,506
 105,584
 100,709
Goodwill and other asset impairment(342,146) 
 (342,146) 
Gain from patent litigation
 62,141
 
 62,141
Operating income (loss)(280,507) 131,278
 (174,923) 231,987
Interest expense, net(14,168) (15,088) (28,361) (32,066)(14,200) (14,472) (42,561) (46,538)
Non-operating pension benefit (cost)481
 (257) 1,028
 (532)
Non-operating pension benefit489
 1,356
 1,517
 824
Loss on debt extinguishment
 (3,030) 
 (22,990)
 
 
 (22,990)
Income before taxes47,452
 38,131
 78,251
 45,121
Income (loss) before taxes(294,218) 118,162
 (215,967) 163,283
Income tax expense(5,162) (9,339) (10,783) (13,759)(2,797) (32,304) (13,580) (46,063)
Net income42,290
 28,792
 67,468
 31,362
Net income (loss)(297,015) 85,858
 (229,547) 117,220
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests90
 (77) 66
 (125)(6) (23) 60
 (148)
Net income attributable to Belden42,200
 28,869
 67,402
 31,487
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden(297,009) 85,881
 (229,607) 117,368
Less: Preferred stock dividends8,733
 8,733
 17,466
 17,466
971
 8,732
 18,437
 26,198
Net income attributable to Belden common stockholders$33,467
 $20,136
 $49,936
 $14,021
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden common stockholders$(297,980) $77,149
 $(248,044) $91,170
              
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents:              
Basic39,389
 40,735
 39,405
 41,184
44,444
 40,510
 41,090
 40,960
Diluted39,611
 40,974
 39,635
 41,492
44,444
 47,678
 41,090
 41,268
              
Basic income per share attributable to Belden common stockholders$0.85
 $0.49
 $1.27
 $0.34
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Belden common stockholders$(6.70) $1.90
 $(6.04) $2.23
              
Diluted income per share attributable to Belden common stockholders$0.84
 $0.49
 $1.26
 $0.34
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Belden common stockholders$(6.70) $1.80
 $(6.04) $2.21
              
Comprehensive income attributable to Belden$25,507
 $89,897
 $79,718
 $61,107
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Belden$(263,530) $68,620
 $(183,811) $129,727
              
Common stock dividends declared per share$0.05
 $0.05
 $0.10
 $0.10
$0.05
 $0.05
 $0.15
 $0.15
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
      
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income$67,468
 $31,362
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:   
Net income (loss)$(229,547) $117,220
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Goodwill and other asset impairment342,146
 
Depreciation and amortization72,739
 74,072
108,328
 111,896
Share-based compensation7,594
 7,868
12,115
 14,657
Loss on debt extinguishment
 22,990

 22,990
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of currency exchange rate changes and acquired businesses:      
Receivables20,329
 (12,370)6,002
 (25,338)
Inventories17,351
 (14,486)32,261
 (16,642)
Accounts payable(91,542) (84,689)(78,346) (81,296)
Accrued liabilities(59,410) (30,351)(70,368) (29,474)
Income taxes(12,361) (4,142)(19,650) 4,463
Other assets5,092
 (17,275)(9,088) (13,267)
Other liabilities(5,615) (2,341)(4,336) (4,350)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities21,645
 (29,362)
Net cash provided by operating activities89,517
 100,859
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures(50,769) (39,493)(74,068) (63,451)
Cash used to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired(50,517) (84,580)(50,951) (84,580)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets19
 1,517
19
 1,556
Proceeds from disposal of business
 40,171

 40,171
Net cash used for investing activities(101,267) (82,385)(125,000) (106,304)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Payments under share repurchase program(22,815) (100,000)(50,000) (125,000)
Cash dividends paid(21,448) (22,034)(32,153) (32,421)
Withholding tax payments for share-based payment awards(2,002) (1,579)(2,063) (2,004)
Other(173) 
(232) 
Payments under borrowing arrangements
 (484,757)
 (484,757)
Debt issuance costs paid
 (7,469)
 (7,609)
Redemption of stockholders' rights agreement
 (411)
 (411)
Borrowings under credit arrangements
 431,270

 431,270
Net cash used for financing activities(46,438) (184,980)(84,448) (220,932)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents693
 (2,932)(3,937) (5,704)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(125,367) (299,659)(123,868) (232,081)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period420,610
 561,108
420,610
 561,108
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$295,243
 $261,449
$296,742
 $329,027
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



  Belden Inc. Stockholders      
 Mandatory Convertible     Additional     
Accumulated
Other
 Non-controlling  
 Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Retained Treasury Stock Comprehensive   
 Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings Shares Amount Income (Loss) Interests Total
  (In thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 201852
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,139,395
 $922,000
 (10,939) $(599,845) $(74,907) $441
 $1,387,588
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 25,202
 
 
 
 (24) 25,178
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 29,009
 1
 29,010
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (54) 
 1
 16
 
 
 (38)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (2,570) 
 58
 668
 
 
 (1,902)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 2,216
 
 
 
 
 
 2,216
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (1,990) 
 
 
 
 (1,990)
Balance at March 31, 201952
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,138,987
 $936,479
 (10,880) $(599,161) $(45,898) $418
 $1,431,329
Net income
 
 
 
 
 42,200
 
 
 
 90
 42,290
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (16,693) 40
 (16,653)
Acquisition of business with noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4,775
 4,775
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (10) 
 
 2
 
 
 (8)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (861) 
 29
 807
 
 
 (54)
Share repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
 (397) (22,815) 
 
 (22,815)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 5,378
 
 
 
 
 
 5,378
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (1,976) 
 
 
 
 (1,976)
Balance at June 30, 201952
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,143,494
 $967,970
 (11,248) $(621,167) $(62,591) $5,323
 $1,433,533

  Belden Inc. Stockholders      
 Mandatory Convertible     Additional     
Accumulated
Other
 Non-controlling  
 Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Retained Treasury Stock Comprehensive   
 Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings Shares Amount Income (Loss) Interests Total
  (In thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 201852
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,139,395
 $922,000
 (10,939) $(599,845) $(74,907) $441
 $1,387,588
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 25,202
 
 
 
 (24) 25,178
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 29,009
 1
 29,010
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (54) 
 1
 16
 
 
 (38)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (2,570) 
 58
 668
 
 
 (1,902)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 2,216
 
 
 
 
 
 2,216
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (1,990) 
 
 
 
 (1,990)
Balance at March 31, 201952
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,138,987
 $936,479
 (10,880) $(599,161) $(45,898) $418
 $1,431,329
Net income
 
 
 
 
 42,200
 
 
 
 90
 42,290
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (16,693) 40
 (16,653)
Acquisition of business with noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4,775
 4,775
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (10) 
 
 2
 
 
 (8)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (861) 
 29
 807
 
 
 (54)
Share repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
 (397) (22,815) 
 
 (22,815)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 5,378
 
 
 
 
 
 5,378
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (1,976) 
 
 
 
 (1,976)
Balance at June 30, 201952
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,143,494
 $967,970
 (11,248) $(621,167) $(62,591) $5,323
 $1,433,533
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 (297,009) 
 
 
 (6) (297,015)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 33,480
 373
 33,853
Adjustment to acquisition of business with noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 420
 420
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (25) 
 1
 11
 
 
 (14)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withoholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (115) 
 2
 70
 
 
 (45)
Share repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
 (493) (27,185) 
 
 (27,185)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 4,521
 
 
 
 
 
 4,521
Preferred stock conversion(52) (1) 
 
 (340,788) 
 6,857
 340,789
 
 
 
Preferred stock dividends ($18.76 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (971) 
 
 
 
 (971)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (2,287) 
 
 
 
 (2,287)
Balance at September 29, 2019

$

50,335

$503

$807,087

$667,703

(4,881)
$(307,482)
$(29,111)
$6,110

$1,144,810




 Belden Inc. Stockholders       Belden Inc. Stockholders      
Mandatory Convertible     Additional     
Accumulated
Other
 Non-controlling  Mandatory Convertible     Additional     
Accumulated
Other
 Non-controlling  
Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Retained Treasury Stock Comprehensive  Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Retained Treasury Stock Comprehensive  
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings Shares Amount Income (Loss) Interests TotalShares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings Shares Amount Income (Loss) Interests Total
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 201752
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,123,832
 $833,610
 (8,316) $(425,685) $(98,026) $631
 $1,434,866
52
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,123,832
 $833,610
 (8,316) $(425,685) $(98,026) $631
 $1,434,866
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles
 
 
 
 
 (29,041) 
 
 
 
 (29,041)
 
 
 
 
 (29,041) 
 
 
 
 (29,041)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 2,618
 
 
 
 (48) 2,570

 
 
 
 
 2,618
 
 
 
 (48) 2,570
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (31,408) 16
 (31,392)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (31,408) 16
 (31,392)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (352) 
 7
 (9) 
 
 (361)
 
 
 
 (352) 
 7
 (9) 
 
 (361)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (1,242) 
 27
 100
 
 
 (1,142)
 
 
 
 (1,242) 
 27
 100
 
 
 (1,142)
Share repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,050) (75,270) 
 
 (75,270)
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,050) (75,270) 
 
 (75,270)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 3,126
 
 
 
 
 
 3,126

 
 
 
 3,126
 
 
 
 
 
 3,126
Redemption of stockholders' rights agreement
 
 
 
 
 (411) 
 
 
 
 (411)
 
 
 
 
 (411) 
 
 
 
 (411)
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (2,066) 
 
 
 
 (2,066)
 
 
 
 
 (2,066) 
 
 
 
 (2,066)
Balance at April 1, 201852
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,125,364
 $795,977
 (9,332) $(500,864) $(129,434) $599
 $1,292,146
52
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,125,364
 $795,977
 (9,332) $(500,864) $(129,434) $599
 $1,292,146
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 28,869
 
 
 
 (77) 28,792

 
 
 
 
 28,869
 
 
 
 (77) 28,792
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 61,028
 (17) 61,011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 61,028
 (17) 61,011
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (64) 
 2
 20
 
 
 (44)
 
 
 
 (64) 
 2
 20
 
 
 (44)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (552) 
 19
 520
 
 
 (32)
 
 
 
 (552) 
 19
 520
 
 
 (32)
Share repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
 (388) (24,730) 
 
 (24,730)
 
 
 
 
 
 (388) (24,730) 
 
 (24,730)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 4,742
 
 
 
 
 
 4,742

 
 
 
 4,742
 
 
 
 
 
 4,742
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
 
 
 
 
 (8,733) 
 
 
 
 (8,733)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (2,042) 
 
 
 
 (2,042)
 
 
 
 
 (2,042) 
 
 
 
 (2,042)
Balance at July 1, 201852
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,129,490
 $814,071
 (9,699) $(525,054) $(68,406) $505
 $1,351,110
52
 $1
 50,335
 $503
 $1,129,490
 $814,071
 (9,699) $(525,054) $(68,406) $505
 $1,351,110
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 85,881
 
 
 
 (23) 85,858
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (17,261) (6) (17,267)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (467) 
 11
 107
 
 
 (360)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
 
 
 
 (113) 
 2
 48
 
 
 (65)
Share repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
 (344) (25,000) 
 
 (25,000)
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 6,789
 
 
 
 
 
 6,789
Preferred stock dividends ($168.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,732) 
 
 
 
 (8,732)
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (2,031) 
 
 
 
 (2,031)
Balance at Balance at September 30, 201852

$1

50,335

$503

$1,135,699

$889,189

(10,030)
$(549,899)
$(85,667)
$476

$1,390,302

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


BELDEN INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include Belden Inc. and all of its subsidiaries (the Company, us, we, or our). We eliminate all significant affiliate accounts and transactions in consolidation.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented as of any date other than December 31, 2018:
Are prepared from the books and records without audit, and
Are prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete statements, but
Include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements.
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data contained in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Business Description
We are a signal transmissionglobal supplier of specialty networking solutions provider built around two2 global business platforms - Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions.  Our comprehensive portfolio of signal transmission solutions provides industry leadingenables customers to transmit and secure and reliable transmission of data, sound, and video for mission critical applications.applications across complex enterprise and industrial environments.
Reporting Periods
Our fiscal year and fiscal fourth quarter both end on December 31. Our fiscal first quarter ends on the Sunday falling closest to 91 days after December 31, which was March 31, 2019, the 90th day of our fiscal year 2019. Our fiscal second and third quarters each have 91 days. The sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 and July 1,September 30, 2018 included 181272 and 182273 days, respectively.
Fair Value Measurement
Accounting guidance for fair value measurements specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources or reflect our own assumptions of market participant valuation. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. 
As of and during the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 and July 1,September 30, 2018, we utilized Level 1 inputs to determine the fair value of cash equivalents, and we utilized Level 2 and Level 3 inputs to determine the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations (see Note 3). We did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 and July 1,September 30, 2018.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We classify cash on hand and deposits in banks, including commercial paper, money market accounts, and other investments with an original maturity of three months or less, that we hold from time to time, as cash and cash equivalents. We periodically have cash equivalents consisting of short-term money market funds and other investments. As of June 30,September 29, 2019, we did not have any such cash equivalents on hand. The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve our capital for the purpose of funding operations. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes.


Contingent Liabilities
We have established liabilities for environmental and legal contingencies that are probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable, the amounts of which are currently not material. We accrue environmental remediation costs based on estimates of known environmental remediation exposures developed in consultation with our environmental consultants and legal counsel. We are, from time to time, subject to routine litigation incidental to our business. These lawsuits primarily involve claims for damages arising out of the use of our products, allegations of patent or trademark infringement, and litigation and administrative proceedings involving employment matters and commercial disputes. Based on facts currently available, we believe the disposition of the claims that are pending or asserted will not have a materially adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.
As of June 30,September 29, 2019, we were party to standby letters of credit, bank guaranties, and surety bonds totaling $7.4$9.7 million, $3.6$3.9 million, and $3.3 million, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue consistent with the principles as outlined in the following five step model: (1) identify the contract with the customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. See Note 2.
Subsequent Events
We evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the financial statement issuance date for appropriate accounting and disclosure. See Note 17.
Current-Year Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases ("ASU 2016-02"), a leasing standard for both lessees and lessors that supersedes the lease requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 840, "Leases." Under its core principle, a lessee will recognize a right-of-use (ROU) asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for nearly all leased assets, and additional disclosures are required to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. Lessor accounting remains largely consistent with existing U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We adopted ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019 using the permitted transition method issued in July 2018, under ASU No. 2018-11 (“ASU 2018-11”), Leases: Targeted Improvements, which provides an additional (and optional) transition method for adopting the new lease standard. Furthermore, we elected the following practical expedients and accounting policy elections upon adoption: (i) the package of practical expedients as defined in ASU 2016-02, (ii) the short-term lease accounting policy election, (iii) the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from lease components, and (iv) the easement practical expedient, which permits an entity to continue applying its current policy for accounting for land easements that existed as of the effective date of ASU 2016-02. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019 resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets of approximately $90.5 million and lease liabilities for operating leases of approximately $103.4 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, with no material impact to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations or Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement. The difference between the initial lease liabilities and the ROU assets is related primarily to previously existing lease liabilities. See Note 7 for further information regarding the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the Company's financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (“ASU 2017-12”). The new guidance better aligns an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. The new guidance also makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of hedge accounting guidance and ease the administrative burden of hedge documentation requirements and assessing hedge effectiveness. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted ASU 2017-12 effective January 1, 2019. The adoption had no impact on our results of operations.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02 (“ASU 2018-02”), Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2018-02 provides an option to allow reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted ASU 2018-02 effective January 1, 2019, and elected to not reclassify the income tax effects of the Act from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The adoption had no impact on our results of operations.


In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07 (“ASU 2018-07”), Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The amendments in ASU 2018-07 expand the scope of Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees, and provide that non-employee share-based payment awards be measured at their grant-date fair value and the probability of satisfying performance conditions be taken into account when non-employee share-based payment awards contain such conditions. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted ASU 2018-07 effective January 1, 2019. The adoption had no impact on our results of operations.
In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded. Additionally, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements on the analysis of stockholders' equity for interim financial statements. Under the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of stockholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. The analysis should present a reconciliation of the beginning balance to the ending balance of each period presented. This final rule was effective on November 5, 2018. We implemented SEC Release No. 33-10532 effective January 1, 2019, which had no impact on our results of operations.
Pending Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (“ASU 2016-13”), Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The main provisions of ASU 2016-13 provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date, and require a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The new standard will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this update will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 2:  Revenues
Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers and in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are not included in our revenues. The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by major product category.
 Cable & Connectivity Networking, Software & Security Total Revenues  Cable & Connectivity Networking, Software & Security Total Revenues 
            
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 29, 2019 (In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions $268,382
 $101,480
 $369,862
 $263,857
 $104,223
 $368,080
Industrial Solutions 167,121
 100,547
 267,668
 149,537
 102,701
 252,238
Total $435,503
 $202,027
 $637,530
 $413,394
 $206,924
 $620,318
            
Three Months Ended July 1, 2018      
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018      
Enterprise Solutions $279,567
 $117,326
 $396,893
 $271,928
 $116,923
 $388,851
Industrial Solutions 172,880
 98,866
 271,746
 162,460
 104,463
 266,923
Total $452,447
 $216,192
 $668,639
 $434,388
 $221,386
 $655,774
            
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019      
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2019      
Enterprise Solutions $502,053
 $194,336
 $696,389
 $765,909
 $298,560
 $1,064,469
Industrial Solutions 325,629
 202,687
 528,316
 475,166
 305,388
 780,554
Total $827,682
 $397,023
 $1,224,705
 $1,241,075
 $603,948
 $1,845,023
            
Six Months Ended July 1, 2018      
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018      
Enterprise Solutions $514,042
 $231,983
 $746,025
 $785,970
 $348,906
 $1,134,876
Industrial Solutions 335,602
 192,577
 528,179
 498,062
 297,040
 795,102
Total $849,644
 $424,560
 $1,274,204
 $1,284,032
 $645,946
 $1,929,978



The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the location of the customer purchasing the product.


 Americas EMEA APAC Total Revenues Americas EMEA APAC Total Revenues
                
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 29, 2019 (In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions $244,670
 $72,932
 $52,260
 $369,862
 $250,382
 $70,949
 $46,749
 $368,080
Industrial Solutions 154,261
 71,722
 41,685
 267,668
 147,940
 62,701
 41,597
 252,238
Total $398,931
 $144,654
 $93,945
 $637,530
 $398,322
 $133,650
 $88,346
 $620,318
                
Three Months Ended July 1, 2018        
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018        
Enterprise Solutions $256,191
 $82,595
 $58,107
 $396,893
 $254,320
 $72,467
 $62,064
 $388,851
Industrial Solutions 155,529
 73,979
 42,238
 271,746
 156,334
 71,280
 39,309
 266,923
Total $411,720
 $156,574
 $100,345
 $668,639
 $410,654
 $143,747
 $101,373
 $655,774
                
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019        
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2019        
Enterprise Solutions $455,934
 $140,252
 $100,203
 $696,389
 $706,291
 $211,226
 $146,952
 $1,064,469
Industrial Solutions 306,835
 145,037
 76,444
 528,316
 454,773
 207,740
 118,041
 780,554
Total $762,769
 $285,289
 $176,647
 $1,224,705
 $1,161,064
 $418,966
 $264,993
 $1,845,023
                
Six Months Ended July 1, 2018        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018        
Enterprise Solutions $481,474
 $155,927
 $108,624
 $746,025
 $735,794
 $228,394
 $170,688
 $1,134,876
Industrial Solutions 305,333
 146,571
 76,275
 528,179
 461,667
 217,851
 115,584
 795,102
Total $786,807
 $302,498
 $184,899
 $1,274,204
 $1,197,461
 $446,245
 $286,272
 $1,929,978
The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by products, including software products, and support and services.
 Products Support & Services Total Revenues  Products Support & Services Total Revenues 
            
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 29, 2019 (In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions $350,270
 $19,592
 $369,862
 $346,501
 $21,579
 $368,080
Industrial Solutions 245,440
 22,228
 267,668
 231,223
 21,015
 252,238
Total $595,710
 $41,820
 $637,530
 $577,724
 $42,594
 $620,318
            
Three Months Ended July 1, 2018      
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018      
Enterprise Solutions $379,416
 $17,477
 $396,893
 $368,389
 $20,462
 $388,851
Industrial Solutions 248,022
 23,724
 271,746
 243,578
 23,345
 266,923
Total $627,438
 $41,201
 $668,639
 $611,967
 $43,807
 $655,774
            
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019      
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2019      
Enterprise Solutions $658,129
 $38,260
 $696,389
 $1,004,631
 $59,838
 $1,064,469
Industrial Solutions 484,144
 44,172
 528,316
 715,367
 65,187
 780,554
Total $1,142,273
 $82,432
 $1,224,705
 $1,719,998
 $125,025
 $1,845,023
            
Six Months Ended July 1, 2018      
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018      
Enterprise Solutions $712,160
 $33,865
 $746,025
 $1,080,549
 $54,327
 $1,134,876
Industrial Solutions 480,075
 48,104
 528,179
 723,653
 71,449
 795,102
Total $1,192,235
 $81,969
 $1,274,204
 $1,804,202
 $125,776
 $1,929,978

We generate revenues primarily by selling products that provide secure and reliable transmission of data, sound, and video for mission critical applications. We also generate revenues from providing support and professional services. We sell our products to distributors, end-users, installers, and directly to original equipment manufacturers. At times, we enter into arrangements that involve the delivery of multiple performance obligations. For these arrangements, revenue is allocated to each performance obligation based on its relative selling price and recognized when or as each performance obligation is satisfied. Most of our performance obligations related to the sale of products are satisfied at a point in time when control of the product is transferred based on the shipping terms of the arrangement. Generally, we determine relative selling price using the prices charged to customers on a standalone basis.


The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize varies due to rebates, returns, and price adjustments. We estimate the expected rebates, returns, and price adjustments based on an analysis of historical experience, anticipated sales demand, and trends in product pricing. We adjust our estimate of revenue at the earlier of when the most likely amount of consideration


we expect to receive changes or when the consideration becomes fixed. Adjustments to revenue for performance obligations satisfied in prior periods were not significant during the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 and July 1,September 30, 2018.
The following table presents estimated and accrued variable consideration:
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
        
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
Accrued rebates $24,178
 $23,586
 $29,468
 $30,089
Accrued returns 13,249
 8,676
 14,304
 9,265
Price adjustments recognized against gross accounts receivable 29,762
 26,581
 30,454
 28,963

Depending on the terms of an arrangement, we may defer the recognition of a portionsome or all of the consideration received because we have to satisfy a future obligation. Consideration allocated to support services under a support and maintenance contract is typically paid in advance and recognized ratably over the term of the service. Consideration allocated to professional services is typically recognized when or as the services are performed depending on the terms of the arrangement. As of June 30,September 29, 2019, total deferred revenue was $107.4$99.2 million, and of this amount, $94.2$86.5 million is expected to be recognized within the next twelve months, and the remaining $13.2$12.7 million is long-term and is expected to be recognized over a period greater than twelve months.
The following table presents deferred revenue activity:
 Six Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
        
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Beginning balance $113,300
 $104,400
 $113,347
 $104,412
New deferrals 92,213
 90,583
 141,263
 135,827
Revenue recognized (98,100) (98,600) (155,400) (149,400)
Ending balance $107,413
 $96,383
 $99,210
 $90,839

We expense sales commissions as incurred when the duration of the related revenue arrangement is one year or less. We capitalize sales commissions in other current and long-lived assets on our balance sheet when the original duration of the related revenue arrangement is longer than one year, and we amortize it over the related revenue arrangement period.
Total capitalized sales commissions was $3.3$3.0 million as of June 30,September 29, 2019 and $2.3 million as of July 1,September 30, 2018. The following table presents sales commissions that are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses:
  Three Months ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018
         
  (in thousands)
Sales commissions $5,185
 $6,332
 $10,769
 $12,461
  Three Months ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
         
  (In thousands)
Sales commissions $5,112
 $5,931
 $15,881
 $18,392

Note 3:  Acquisitions
Opterna International Corp.
We acquired 100% of the shares of Opterna International Corp. (Opterna) on April 15, 2019 for a preliminary purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $61.5$51.7 million. Of the $61.5$51.7 million purchase price, $45.5 million and $0.4 million was paid on April 15, 2019 and was fundedSeptember 25, 2019, respectively, with cash on hand. The acquisition included a potential earnout, which is based upon future Opterna financial targets through April 15, 2021. The maximum earnout consideration is $25.0 million, but based upon a third party valuation specialist using certain assumptions in a discounted cash flow model, the estimated fair value of the earnout included


in the purchase price was $16.0is $5.8 million. Opterna is an international fiber optics solutions business based in Sterling, Virginia, which designs and manufactures a range of complementary fiber connectivity, cabinet, and enclosure products used in optical networks. The results of Opterna have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from April 15, 2019, and are reported within the Enterprise Solutions segment. Certain subsidiaries of Opterna include noncontrolling interests. Because Opterna has a controlling financial interest in


these subsidiaries, they are consolidated into our financial statements. The results that are attributable to the noncontrolling interest holders are presented as net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. An immaterial amount of Opterna's revenues are generated from transactions with the noncontrolling interests. The following table summarizes the estimated, preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of April 15, 2019 (in thousands):
Receivables $5,308
 $5,308
Inventory 8,491
 7,470
Prepaid and other current assets 566
 566
Property, plant, and equipment 1,328
 1,328
Intangible assets 26,900
 28,000
Goodwill 44,973
 35,565
Deferred income taxes 36
 36
Operating lease right-to-use assets 2,204
 2,204
Other long-lived assets 2,070
 2,070
Total assets acquired $91,876
 $82,547
    
Accounts payable $4,847
 $4,847
Accrued liabilities 4,346
 4,346
Long-term deferred tax liability 7,316
 7,342
Long-term operating lease liability 1,923
 1,923
Other long-term liabilities 7,153
 7,153
Total liabilities assumed $25,585
 $25,611
Net assets $66,291
 56,936
    
Noncontrolling interests 4,775
 5,195
    
Net assets attributable to Belden $61,516
 $51,741

The above purchase price allocation is preliminary, and is subject to revision as additional information about the fair value of individual assets and liabilities becomes available. The preliminary measurement of receivables, inventories, intangible assets, goodwill, deferred income taxes, other assets and liabilities, and noncontrolling interests are subject to change. A change in the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired or noncontrolling interests will change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill.
During the third quarter 2019, we recorded measurement-period adjustments that decreased goodwill by approximately $9.4 million primarily for changes in the fair value of the earnout. The impact of these adjustments to the consolidated statement of operations was immaterial.
A single estimate of fair value results from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and relies heavily on estimates and assumptions. The judgments we have used in estimating the preliminary fair values assigned to each class of acquired assets and assumed liabilities could materially affect the results of our operations.
The preliminary fair value of acquired receivables is $5.3 million, which is equivalent to its gross contractual amount.
For purposes of the above allocation, we based our preliminary estimate of the fair values for the acquired inventory, intangible assets, and noncontrolling interests on valuation studies performed by a third party valuation firm. We have estimated a preliminary fair value adjustment for inventories based on the estimated selling price of the work-in-process and finished goods acquired at the closing date less the sum of the costs to complete the work-in-process, the costs of disposal, and a reasonable profit allowance for our post acquisition selling efforts. We used various valuation methods including discounted cash flows, lost income, excess earnings, and relief from royalty to estimate the preliminary fair value of the identifiable intangible assets (Level 3 valuation).


Our preliminary estimate of the fair values for the noncontrolling interests were based on the comparable EBITDA multiple valuation technique (Level 3 valuation).
Goodwill and other intangible assets reflected above were determined to meet the criteria for recognition apart from tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill is primarily attributable to expansion of product offerings in the optical fiber market. Our tax basis in the acquired goodwill is zero.0. The intangible assets related to the acquisition consisted of the following:


 Fair Value Amortization Period Fair Value Amortization Period
 (In thousands) (In years) (In thousands) (In years)
Intangible assets subject to amortization:      
Developed technologies $3,500
 5.0 $3,400
 5.0
Customer relationships 22,000
 15.0 22,800
 15.0
Sales backlog 900
 0.5 1,300
 0.5
Trademarks 500
 2.0 500
 2.0
Total intangible assets subject to amortization $26,900
  $28,000
 
      
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:      
Goodwill $44,973
 n/a $35,565
 n/a
Total intangible assets not subject to amortization $44,973
  $35,565
 
      
Total intangible assets $71,873
  $63,565
 
Weighted average amortization period   13.0 years   12.9

The amortizable intangible assets reflected in the table above were determined by us to have finite lives. The useful life for the developed technology intangible asset was based on the estimated time that the technology provides us with a competitive advantage and thus approximates the period and pattern of consumption of the intangible asset. The useful life for the customer relationship intangible asset was based on our forecasts of estimated sales from recurring customers. The useful life of the backlog intangible asset was based on our estimate of when the ordered items would ship and control of the items transfers. The useful life for the trademarks was based on the period of time we expect to continue to go to market using the trademarks.

Our consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019 included $9.1 million and $17.9 million, respectively, from Opterna. Our consolidated incomeloss before taxes for the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 included $8.8$(0.2) million and $(0.1)$(0.3) million, respectively, from Opterna. The incomeFor the three months ended September 29, 2019, the loss before taxes from Opterna included $0.9$3.1 million of severance and other restructuring costs, $1.4 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $0.6$(0.1) million of cost of sales related to the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value. Consolidated net incomeFor the nine months ended September 29, 2019, the loss before taxes included $5.6 million of severance and other restructuring costs, $2.3 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $0.5 million of cost of sales related to the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value. Our consolidated loss for the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 included $0.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of Opterna.
The following table illustrates the unaudited pro forma effect on operating results as if the Opterna acquisition had been completed as of January 1, 2018.
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018
         
  (In thousands, except per share data)
  (Unaudited)
Revenues $637,530
 $675,343
 $1,233,321
 $1,287,431
Net income attributable to Belden common stockholders 36,045
 19,977
 52,531
 11,664
Diluted income per share attributable to Belden common stockholders $0.91
 $0.49
 $1.33
 $0.28
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
         
  (In thousands, except per share data)
  (Unaudited)
Revenues $620,318
 $666,048
 $1,853,639
 $1,957,512
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden common stockholders (295,312) 77,417
 (242,579) 87,250
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Belden common stockholders $(6.64) $1.62
 $(5.90) $2.11



The above unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to represent what our results of operations would have been had we completed the acquisition on the date assumed, nor is it necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. Pro forma adjustments exclude cost savings from any synergies resulting from the acquisition.
FutureLink
We acquired the FutureLink product line and related assets from Suttle, Inc. on April 5, 2019 for a preliminary purchase price of $5$5.0 million, thatwhich was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition of FutureLink allows us to offer a more complete set of fiber product offerings. The results from the acquisition of FutureLink have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from April 5, 2019, and are reported within the Enterprise Solutions segment. The acquisition of FutureLink was not material to our financial position or results of operations.


Net-Tech Technology, Inc.
We acquired 100% of the shares of Net-Tech Technology, Inc. (NT2) on April 25, 2018 for a purchase price of $8.5 million, thatwhich was funded with cash on hand. NT2 is an integrator of optical passive components and network optimization products used within broadband network applications where optical backhaul is used. NT2 is located in the United States. The results of NT2 have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from April 25, 2018, and are reported within the Enterprise Solutions segment. The NT2 acquisition was not material to our financial position or results of operations.
Snell Advanced Media
We acquired 100% of the outstanding ownership interest in Snell Advanced Media (SAM) on February 8, 2018 for a purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $104.6 million. Of the $104.6 million purchase price, $75.2 million was paid on February 8, 2018 and was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition included a potential earnout, which is based upon future combined earnings of SAM and Grass Valley through December 31, 2019. The maximum earnout consideration is $31.4 million, but based upon a third party valuation specialist using certain assumptions in a discounted cash flow model, the estimated fair value of the earnout included in the purchase price was $29.3 million. We assumed debt of $19.3 million and paid it off during the first quarter of 2018. During the first quarter of 2019, we signed a settlement agreement with the sellers of SAM for claims arising over the timing of the earnout consideration outlined in the purchase agreement, and as part of the settlement, the parties agreed that the maximum earnout consideration of $31.4 million would be payable during the first quarter 2020, unless earlier payment is required as per the terms of the purchase agreement. SAM designs, manufactures, and sells innovative content production and distribution systems for the broadcast and media markets. SAM is located in the United Kingdom. The results of SAM have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from February 8, 2018, and are reported within the Enterprise Solutions segment. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of February 8, 2018 (in thousands):
Receivables $16,551
Inventory 15,084
Prepaid and other current assets 3,799
Property, plant, and equipment 7,716
Intangible assets 51,000
Goodwill 103,466
Deferred income taxes 1,388
Other long-lived assets 3,046
   Total assets acquired $202,050
   
Accounts payable $11,825
Accrued liabilities 25,135
Deferred revenue 8,860
Long-term debt 19,315
Postretirement benefits 31,774
Other long-term liabilities 591
   Total liabilities assumed $97,500
   
Net assets $104,550



During 2019, we did not record any significant measurement-period adjustments.
A single estimate of fair value results from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and relies heavily on estimates and assumptions. The judgments we have used in estimating the fair values assigned to each class of acquired assets and assumed liabilities could materially affect the results of our operations.
The fair value of acquired receivables is $16.6 million, which is equivalent to its gross contractual amount.
For purposes of the above allocation, we based our estimate of the fair values for the acquired inventory; property, plant, and equipment; intangible assets; and deferred revenue on valuation studies performed by a third party valuation firm. We have estimated a fair value adjustment for inventories based on the estimated selling price of the work-in-process and finished goods acquired at the closing date less the sum of the costs to complete the work-in-process, the costs of disposal, and a reasonable profit


allowance for our post acquisition selling efforts. To determine the value of the acquired property, plant, and equipment, we used various valuation methods, including both the market approach, which considers sales prices of similar assets in similar conditions (Level 2 valuation), and the cost approach, which considers the cost to replace the asset adjusted for depreciation (Level 3 valuation). We used various valuation methods including discounted cash flows, lost income, excess earnings, and relief from royalty to estimate the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets and deferred revenue (Level 3 valuation).
Goodwill and other intangible assets reflected above were determined to meet the criteria for recognition apart from tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill is primarily attributable to expected synergies and the assembled workforce. The expected synergies for the SAM acquisition may be gained from helping broadcast and media content creators, aggregators and distributors significantly improve their effectiveness and efficiency during a period of rapid change in technology, viewer and advertiser behavior and business models. Our tax basis in the acquired goodwill is zero.0. The intangible assets related to the acquisition consisted of the following:
  Fair Value Amortization Period
  (In thousands) (In years)
Intangible assets subject to amortization:    
Developed technologies $36,500
 5.0
Customer relationships 11,000
 12.0
Sales backlog 1,900
 0.3
Trademarks 1,600
 0.9
Total intangible assets subject to amortization $51,000
  
     
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:    
Goodwill $103,466
 n/a
Total intangible assets not subject to amortization $103,466
  
     
Total intangible assets $154,466
  
Weighted average amortization period   6.2 years

The amortizable intangible assets reflected in the table above were determined by us to have finite lives. The useful life for the developed technology intangible asset was based on the estimated time that the technology provides us with a competitive advantage and thus approximates the period and pattern of consumption of the intangible asset. The useful life for the customer relationship intangible asset was based on our forecasts of estimated sales from recurring customers. The useful life of the backlog intangible asset was based on our estimate of when the ordered items would ship. The useful life for the trademarks was based on the period of time we expect to continue to go to market using the trademarks.
SAM is included in our Grass Valley reporting unit, and as discussed further in Note 8, during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, we recognized a total goodwill and other asset impairment charge of $342.1 million for the Grass Valley reporting unit.

Our consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 included an estimated $25.3 million and $77.2 million, respectively, from SAM. Due to the integration of SAM into our existing business, we are unable to reasonably estimate the amount of income before taxes from SAM included in our consolidated financial statements. Our consolidated income before


taxes for the three months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 include $31.1 million and $(6.6) million, respectively, from SAM. The loss before taxes from SAM included $20.3$7.1 million of severance and other restructuring costs, $2.8$3.7 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $0.7$0.6 million of cost of sales related to the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value.value from SAM. Our consolidated revenues and consolidated income before taxes for the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 included $51.9 million and $(9.4) million, respectively, from SAM. The loss before taxes from SAM included $29.5$36.6 million of severance and other restructuring costs, $5.0$8.7 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $1.2$1.8 million of cost of sales related to the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value.value from SAM.
The following table illustrates the unaudited pro forma effect on operating results as if the SAM acquisition had been completed as of January 1, 2017.


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 1, 2018 July 1, 2018 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2018
        
 (In thousands, except per share data) (In thousands, except per share data)
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenues $671,441
 $1,285,625
 $659,003
 $1,944,628
Net income attributable to Belden common stockholders 35,241
 34,169
 92,769
 126,937
Diluted loss per share attributable to Belden common stockholders $0.86
 $0.82
Diluted income per share attributable to Belden common stockholders $2.13
 $3.08

The above unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to represent what our results of operations would have been had we completed the acquisition on the date assumed, nor is it necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. Pro forma adjustments exclude cost savings from any synergies resulting from the acquisition.
Note 4:  Reportable Segments
We are organized around two2 global business platforms: Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions. Each of the global business platforms represents a reportable segment.
The key measures of segment profit or loss are Segment Revenues and Segment EBITDA. Segment Revenues represent non-affiliate revenues and include revenues that would have otherwise been recorded by acquired businesses as independent entities but were not recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income due to the effects of purchase accounting and the associated write-down of acquired deferred revenue to fair value. Segment EBITDA excludes certain items, including depreciation expense; amortization of intangibles; asset impairment; severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs; purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions, such as the adjustment of acquired inventory and deferred revenue to fair value; and other costs. We allocate corporate expenses to the segments for purposes of measuring Segment EBITDA. Corporate expenses are allocated on the basis of each segment’s relative EBITDA prior to the allocation.
Our measure of segment assets does not include cash, goodwill, intangible assets, deferred tax assets, or corporate assets. All goodwill is allocated to reporting units of our segments for purposes of impairment testing. 


 
Enterprise
Solutions    
 
Industrial
Solutions     
 
Total
Segments     
 
Enterprise
Solutions    
 
Industrial
Solutions     
 
Total
Segments     
            
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2019      
As of and for the three months ended September 29, 2019      
Segment revenues $369,862
 $267,668
 $637,530
 $368,080
 $252,238
 $620,318
Affiliate revenues 893
 
 893
 927
 2
 929
Segment EBITDA 53,483
 47,458
 100,941
 56,814
 44,614
 101,428
Depreciation expense 7,540
 4,761
 12,301
 7,381
 4,766
 12,147
Amortization of intangibles 9,320
 13,048
 22,368
 9,780
 12,463
 22,243
Amortization of software development intangible assets 1,044
 28
 1,072
 1,161
 36
 1,197
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs 3,082
 
 3,082
 4,045
 
 4,045
Purchase accounting effects of acquisitions 718
 
 718
 (186) 
 (186)
Goodwill and other asset impairment 342,146
 
 342,146
Segment assets 822,402
 478,894
 1,301,296
 836,540
 455,470
 1,292,010
As of and for the three months ended July 1, 2018      
As of and for the three months ended September 30, 2018      
Segment revenues $399,695
 $271,746
 $671,441
 $392,080
 $266,923
 $659,003
Affiliate revenues 1,496
 17
 1,513
 1,776
 15
 1,791
Segment EBITDA 70,281
 53,225
 123,506
 72,210
 53,750
 125,960
Depreciation expense 7,153
 4,873
 12,026
 7,092
 4,579
 11,671
Amortization of intangibles 11,809
 13,230
 25,039
 12,322
 13,211
 25,533
Amortization of software development intangible assets 488
 
 488
 620
 
 620
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs 22,887
 2,041
 24,928
 9,528
 2,160
 11,688
Purchase accounting effects of acquisitions 1,036
 
 1,036
 821
 
 821
Deferred revenue adjustments 2,802
 
 2,802
 3,229
 
 3,229
Segment assets 759,334
 436,885
 1,196,219
 766,505
 448,626
 1,215,131
As of and for the six months ended June 30, 2019      
As of and for the nine months ended September 29, 2019      
Segment revenues $696,389
 $528,316
 $1,224,705
 $1,064,469
 $780,554
 $1,845,023
Affiliate revenues 2,263
 17
 2,280
 3,190
 13
 3,203
Segment EBITDA 93,041
 94,917
 187,958
 149,855
 139,531
 289,386
Depreciation expense 15,273
 9,748
 25,021
 22,655
 14,515
 37,170
Amortization of intangibles 19,490
 26,219
 45,709
 29,270
 38,682
 67,952
Amortization of software development intangible assets 1,958
 51
 2,009
 3,119
 87
 3,206
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs 6,860
 
 6,860
 10,904
 
 10,904
Purchase accounting effects of acquisitions 2,031
 
 2,031
 1,845
 
 1,845
Goodwill and other asset impairment 342,146
 
 342,146
Segment assets 822,402
 478,894
 1,301,296
 836,540
 455,470
 1,292,010
As of and for the six months ended July 1, 2018      
As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2018      
Segment revenues $750,685
 $528,179
 $1,278,864
 $1,142,765
 $795,102
 $1,937,867
Affiliate revenues 2,542
 46
 2,588
 4,318
 61
 4,379
Segment EBITDA 127,733
 99,651
 227,384
 199,943
 153,401
 353,344
Depreciation expense 14,373
 9,518
 23,891
 21,465
 14,097
 35,562
Amortization of intangibles 22,979
 26,478
 49,457
 35,301
 39,689
 74,990
Amortization of software development intangible assets 724
 
 724
 1,344
 
 1,344
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs 37,421
 7,901
 45,322
 46,949
 10,061
 57,010
Purchase accounting effects of acquisitions 1,538
 
 1,538
 2,359
 
 2,359
Deferred revenue adjustments 4,660
 
 4,660
 7,889
 
 7,889
Segment assets 759,334
 436,885
 1,196,219
 766,505
 448,626
 1,215,131






The following table is a reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’ Revenues and EBITDA to consolidated revenues and consolidated income before taxes, respectively. 


Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
              
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Total Segment Revenues$637,530
 $671,441
 $1,224,705
 $1,278,864
$620,318
 $659,003
 $1,845,023
 $1,937,867
Deferred revenue adjustments (1)
 (2,802) 
 (4,660)
 (3,229) 
 (7,889)
Consolidated Revenues$637,530
 $668,639
 $1,224,705
 $1,274,204
$620,318
 $655,774
 $1,845,023
 $1,929,978
              
Total Segment EBITDA$100,941
 $123,506
 $187,958
 $227,384
$101,428
 $125,960
 $289,386
 $353,344
Goodwill and other asset impairment (2)(342,146) 
 (342,146) 
Amortization of intangibles(22,368) (25,039) (45,709) (49,457)(22,243) (25,533) (67,952) (74,990)
Depreciation expense(12,301) (12,026) (25,021) (23,891)(12,147) (11,671) (37,170) (35,562)
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (2)(3,082) (24,928) (6,860) (45,322)
Purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions (3)(718) (1,036) (2,031) (1,538)
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (3)(4,045) (11,688) (10,904) (57,010)
Amortization of software development intangible assets(1,072) (488) (2,009) (724)(1,197) (620) (3,206) (1,344)
Purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions (4)186
 (821) (1,845) (2,359)
Deferred revenue adjustments (1)
 (2,802) 
 (4,660)
 (3,229) 
 (7,889)
Loss on sale of assets
 
 
 (94)
 
 
 (94)
Costs related to patent litigation
 (2,634) 
 (2,634)
Gain from patent litigation
 62,141
 
 62,141
Eliminations(261) (681) (744) (989)(343) (627) (1,086) (1,616)
Consolidated operating income61,139
 56,506
 105,584
 100,709
Consolidated operating income (loss)(280,507) 131,278
 (174,923) 231,987
Interest expense, net(14,168) (15,088) (28,361) (32,066)(14,200) (14,472) (42,561) (46,538)
Non-operating pension benefit (cost)481
 (257) 1,028
 (532)
Non-operating pension benefit489
 1,356
 1,517
 824
Loss on debt extinguishment
 (3,030) 
 (22,990)
 
 
 (22,990)
Consolidated income before taxes$47,452
 $38,131
 $78,251
 $45,121
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes$(294,218) $118,162
 $(215,967) $163,283

(1) Our segment results include revenues that would have been recorded by acquired businesses had they remained as independent entities. Our consolidated results do not include these revenues due to the purchase accounting effect of recording deferred revenue at fair value. See Note 3, Acquisitions, for details.
(2) For the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, we recognized a $342.1 million goodwill and other asset impairment charge for our Grass Valley reporting unit. See Note 8, Long-Lived Assets, for details.
(3) See Note 9, Severance, Restructuring, and Acquisition Integration Activities, for details.
(3)(4) For the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, we recognized expenses related to the earnout consideration for the SAM acquisition,acquisition. For the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, we recognized cost of sales for the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value related to the Opterna and FutureLink acquisitions. For the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, we recognized cost of sales for the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value related to the SAM and NT2 acquisitions.
Note 5: Income per Share
The following table presents the basis for the income per share computations:


Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
              
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Numerator:              
Net income$42,290
 $28,792
 $67,468
 $31,362
Net income (loss)$(297,015) $85,858
 $(229,547) $117,220
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests90
 (77) 66
 (125)(6) (23) 60
 (148)
Less: Preferred stock dividends8,733
 8,733
 17,466
 17,466
971
 8,732
 18,437
 26,198
Net income attributable to Belden common stockholders$33,467
 $20,136
 $49,936
 $14,021
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden common stockholders, basic(297,980) 77,149
 (248,044) 91,170
Plus Preferred stock dividends
 8,732
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden common stockholders, diluted$(297,980) $85,881
 $(248,044) $91,170
              
Denominator:              
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic39,389
 40,735
 39,405
 41,184
44,444
 40,510
 41,090
 40,960
Assumed conversion of preferred stock into common stock
 6,857
 
 
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents222
 239
 230
 308

 311
 
 308
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted39,611
 40,974
 39,635
 41,492
44,444
 47,678
 41,090
 41,268
For the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awards of 1.21.4 million and 1.11.2 million, respectively, because to do so would have been anti-dilutive. In addition, for both the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awards of 0.3 million and 0.3 million, respectively, because the related performance conditions have not been satisfied. Furthermore, for both


the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include the weighted average impact of 1.1 million and 4.9 million shares, respectively, related to converting preferred shares that are convertible into 6.9 million common shares because deducting the preferred stock dividends from net income was more dilutive.
For the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awards of 0.9 million and 0.70.8 million, respectively, because to do so would have been anti-dilutive. In addition, for the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awards of 0.3 million and 0.2 million, respectively, because the related performance conditions have not been satisfied. Furthermore, for both the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include the impact of preferred shares that are convertiblewere converted into 6.9 million common shares, because deducting the preferred stock dividends from net income was more dilutive.
For purposes of calculating basic earnings per share, unvested restricted stock units are not included in the calculation of basic weighted average shares outstanding until all necessary conditions have been satisfied and issuance of the shares underlying the restricted stock units is no longer contingent. Necessary conditions are not satisfied until the vesting date, at which time holders of our restricted stock units receive shares of our common stock.
For purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, unvested restricted stock units are included to the extent that they are dilutive. In determining whether unvested restricted stock units are dilutive, each issuance of restricted stock units is considered separately.
Once a restricted stock unit has vested, it is included in the calculation of both basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
Note 6:  Inventories
The major classes of inventories were as follows:

 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
    
 (In thousands)
Raw materials$136,433
 $146,803
Work-in-process49,017
 45,939
Finished goods154,179
 152,572
Gross inventories339,629
 345,314
Excess and obsolete reserves(29,918) (28,896)
Net inventories$309,711
 $316,418

 September 29, 2019 December 31, 2018
    
 (In thousands)
Raw materials$137,687
 $146,803
Work-in-process43,602
 45,939
Finished goods136,559
 152,572
Gross inventories317,848
 345,314
Excess and obsolete reserves(26,853) (28,896)
Net inventories$290,995
 $316,418

Note 7:  Leases

We have operating and finance leases for properties, including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and office space; as well as vehicles and certain equipment. We make certain judgments in determining whether a contract contains a lease in accordance with ASU 2016-02. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to 16 years, some of which include options to extend the lease for a period of up to 15 years and some include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably certain as of the commencement date of the lease. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material variable lease payments.

We have entered into various short-term operating leases with an initial term of twelve months or less. These leases are not recorded on our balance sheet, and for the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, the rent expense for short-term leases was not material.

We have certain property and equipment lease contracts that may contain lease and non-lease components, and we have elected to utilize the practical expedient to account for these components together as a single combined lease component.

As the rate implicit in eachmost of our lease is not readily determinable, we use the incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments, which is unique to each leased asset, and is based upon the term of the lease, commencement date of the lease, local currency of the leased asset, and the credit rating of the legal entity leasing the asset.

The components of lease expense were as follows:


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 September 29, 2019
        
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Operating lease cost $4,756
 $9,742
 $(4,505) $(14,247)
        
Finance lease cost        
Amortization of right-of-use asset $43
 $68
 $(43) $(111)
Interest on lease liabilities 6
 10
 (6) (16)
Total finance lease cost $49
 $78
 $(49) $(127)


Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 September 29, 2019
        
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:        
Operating cash flows from operating leases $5,048
 $10,136
 $(4,842) $(14,978)
Operating cash flows from finance leases 7
 16
 (8) (24)
Financing cash flows from finance leases 100
 173
 (59) (232)





Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
 June 30, 2019 September 29, 2019
    
 (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate)
Operating leases:    
Total operating lease right-of-use assets $84,099
 $78,788
    
Accrued liabilities $18,127
 $16,981
Long-term operating lease liabilities 77,679
 73,436
Total operating lease liabilities $95,806
 $90,417
    
Finance leases:    
Other long-lived assets, at cost $938
 $723
Accumulated depreciation (576) (592)
Other long-lived assets, net $362
 $131

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term  
Operating leases 7 years
Finance leases 32 years
   
Weighted Average Discount Rate  
Operating leases 6.9%
Finance leases 6.15.9%


Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 29, 2019 were as follows:


 Operating Leases Finance Leases Operating Leases Finance Leases
        
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
2019 $23,731
 $280
 $6,045
 $68
2020 21,046
 200
 23,051
 229
2021 17,345
 86
 19,742
 131
2022 14,762
 36
 16,107
 59
2023 12,062
 7
 13,382
 34
Thereafter 37,937
 
 41,896
 11
Total $126,883
 $609
 $120,223
 $532

Note 8:  Long-Lived Assets
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
We recognized depreciation expense of $12.3$12.1 million and $25.0$37.2 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively. We recognized depreciation expense of $12.0$11.7 million and $23.9$35.6 million in the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, respectively.
We recognized amortization expense related to our intangible assets of $23.4 million and $47.7$71.2 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019. We recognized amortization expense related to our intangible assets of $25.5$26.2 million and $50.2$76.3 million in the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, respectively.




Impairment
Due to its overall financial performance during the fiscal third quarter and a potential divestiture of the reporting unit, we performed an interim impairment test on the Grass Valley reporting unit, which resulted in a total goodwill and other asset impairment charge of $342.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019. The Grass Valley reporting unit is part of our Enterprise Solutions Segment. The impairment charge consisted of impairments to goodwill, customer relationships, and trademarks of $326.1 million, $14.4 million, and $1.6 million, respectively. We determined the estimated fair values of the assets and of the reporting unit by calculating the present values of their estimated future cash flows.
Note 9:  Severance, Restructuring, and Acquisition Integration Activities
Opterna and FutureLink Integration program: 2019
In 2019, we began a restructuring program to integrate Opterna and FutureLink with our existing businesses. The restructuring and integration activities arewere focused on achieving desired cost savings by consolidating existing and acquired facilities and other support functions. We recognized $2.5$3.1 million and $5.6 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three and sixnine months ended June 30, 2019.September 29, 2019, respectively. These costs were incurred by the Enterprise Solutions segment. We do not expect to incur approximately $3.0 million of additional severance and restructuringany more costs for this program, most of which will be incurred by the end of 2019.program.
Grass Valley and SAM Integration Program: 2018 - 2019
In 2018, we began a restructuring program to integrate SAM with Grass Valley. The restructuring and integration activities arewere focused on achieving desired cost savings by consolidating existing and acquired facilities and other support functions. We did not0t recognize severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, and we recognized $3.0 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019. We recognized $20.3$7.1 million and $29.5$36.6 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, respectively. The costs were incurred by the Enterprise Solutions segment. WeThe integration of these businesses is complete, and thus, we do not expect to incur any more costs for this program.
Industrial Manufacturing Footprint Program: 2016 - 2018
In 2016, we began a program to consolidate our manufacturing footprint. The manufacturing consolidation was complete as of December 31, 2018. We recognized $3.9$4.3 million and $11.4$15.8 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018. The costs were incurred by the Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments, as the manufacturing locations involved in the program serve both platforms. 
The following table summarizes the costs by segment of the various programs described above as well as other immaterial programs and acquisition integration activities:


 Severance      
Other
Restructuring and
Integration Costs
 Total Costs      Severance      
Other
Restructuring and
Integration Costs
 Total Costs     
            
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 29, 2019 (In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions $
 $3,082
 $3,082
 $269
 $3,776
 $4,045
Industrial Solutions 
 
 
 
 
 
Total $
 $3,082
 $3,082
 $269
 $3,776
 $4,045
            
Three Months Ended July 1, 2018      
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018      
Enterprise Solutions $10,872
 $12,015
 $22,887
 $(1,283) $10,811
 $9,528
Industrial Solutions 190
 1,851
 2,041
 136
 2,024
 2,160
Total $11,062
 $13,866
 $24,928
 $(1,147) $12,835
 $11,688
            
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019      
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2019      
Enterprise Solutions $220
 $6,640
 $6,860
 $489
 $10,415
 $10,904
Industrial Solutions 
 
 
 
 
 
Total $220
 $6,640
 $6,860
 $489
 $10,415
 $10,904
            
Six Months Ended July 1, 2018      
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018      
Enterprise Solutions $11,380
 $26,041
 $37,421
 $10,097
 $36,852
 $46,949
Industrial Solutions 242
 7,659
 7,901
 378
 9,683
 10,061
Total $11,622
 $33,700
 $45,322
 $10,475
 $46,535
 $57,010

The following table summarizes the costs of the various programs described above as well as other immaterial programs and acquisition integration activities by financial statement line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations:
 Three Months ended Six Months Ended Three Months ended Nine Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
                
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Cost of sales $423
 $7,231
 $985
 $16,662
 $792
 $4,820
 $1,777
 $21,482
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,333
 14,544
 5,112
 23,946
 3,253
 6,341
 8,364
 30,287
Research and development expenses 326
 3,153
 763
 4,714
 
 527
 763
 5,241
Total $3,082
 $24,928
 $6,860
 $45,322
 $4,045
 $11,688
 $10,904
 $57,010

The other restructuring and integration costs primarily consisted of equipment transfer, costs to consolidate operating and support facilities, retention bonuses, relocation, travel, legal, and other costs. The majority of the other restructuring and integration costs related to these actions were paid as incurred or are payable within the next 60 days.   
There were no significant severance accrual balances as of June 30,September 29, 2019 or December 31, 2018.
Note 10:  Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowing Arrangements
The carrying values of our long-term debt were as follows:


June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 29, 2019 December 31, 2018
      
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Revolving credit agreement due 2022$
 $
$
 $
Senior subordinated notes:      
3.875% Senior subordinated notes due 2028398,160
 400,050
383,460
 400,050
3.375% Senior subordinated notes due 2027511,920
 514,350
493,020
 514,350
4.125% Senior subordinated notes due 2026227,520
 228,600
219,120
 228,600
2.875% Senior subordinated notes due 2025341,280
 342,900
328,680
 342,900
Total senior subordinated notes1,478,880
 1,485,900
1,424,280
 1,485,900
Less unamortized debt issuance costs(21,309) (22,700)(20,610) (22,700)
Long-term debt$1,457,571
 $1,463,200
$1,403,670
 $1,463,200

Revolving Credit Agreement due 2022
Our Revolving Credit Agreement provides a $400.0 million multi-currency asset-based revolving credit facility (the Revolver). The borrowing base under the Revolver includes eligible accounts receivable; inventory; and property, plant and equipment of certain of our subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. The maturity date of the Revolver is May 16, 2022. Interest on outstanding borrowings is variable, based upon LIBOR or other similar indices in foreign jurisdictions, plus a spread that ranges from 1.25%-1.75%, depending upon our leverage position. We pay a commitment fee on our available borrowing capacity of 0.25%. In the event we borrow more than 90% of our borrowing base, we are subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant. As of June 30,September 29, 2019, we had no0 borrowings outstanding on the Revolver, and our available borrowing capacity was $320.9$287.0 million.
Senior Subordinated Notes
We have outstanding €350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% senior subordinated notes due 2028 (the 2028 Notes). The carrying value of the 2028 Notes as of June 30,September 29, 2019 is $398.2$383.5 million. The 2028 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by our current and future domestic subsidiaries. The 2028 Notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2027, 2026, and 2025 and with any future subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors, including our Revolver. Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15 of each year.
We have outstanding €450.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (the 2027 Notes). The carrying value of the 2027 Notes as of June 30,September 29, 2019 is $511.9$493.0 million. The 2027 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by our current and future domestic subsidiaries. The 2027 Notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2028, 2026, and 2025 and with any future subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors, including our Revolver. Interest is payable semiannually on January 15 and July 15 of each year.
We have outstanding €200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior subordinated notes due 2026 (the 2026 Notes). The carrying value of the 2026 Notes as of June 30,September 29, 2019 is $227.5$219.1 million. The 2026 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by our current and future domestic subsidiaries. The 2026 Notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2028, 2027, and 2025 and with any future subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors, including our Revolver. Interest is payable semiannually on April 15 and October 15 of each year.
We have outstanding €300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% senior subordinated notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes). The carrying value of the 2025 Notes as of June 30,September 29, 2019 is $341.3$328.7 million. The 2025 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by our current and future domestic subsidiaries. The 2025 Notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2028, 2027, and 2026 and with any future subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors, including our Revolver. Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15 of each year.




Fair Value of Long-Term Debt


The fair value of our senior subordinated notes as of June 30,September 29, 2019 was approximately $1,549.0$1,494.8 million based on quoted prices of the debt instruments in inactive markets (Level 2 valuation). This amount represents the fair value of our senior subordinated notes with a carrying value of $1,478.9$1,424.3 million as of June 30,September 29, 2019.
Note 11:  Net Investment Hedge
All of our euro denominated notes were issued by Belden Inc., a USD functional currency entity. As of June 30,September 29, 2019, all of our outstanding foreign denominated debt is designated as a net investment hedge on the foreign currency risk of our net investment in our euro foreign operations. The objective of the hedge is to protect the net investment in the foreign operation against adverse changes in the euro exchange rate. The transaction gain or loss is reported in the translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income. For the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 and July 1,September 30, 2018, the transaction gain associated with these notes that was reported in other comprehensive income was $6.9$62.1 million and $66.5$46.3 million, respectively.
Note 12:  Income Taxes
For the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, we recognized income tax expense of $5.2$2.8 million and $10.8$13.6 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 10.9%(1.0%) and 13.8%(6.3%), respectively. The effective tax rates were impacted by an income tax benefit of $6.4$5.7 million as a result of changes in our estimated valuation allowance requirement related to foreign tax credits due to the restructuring of certain foreign operations. These effective rates are also reflective of the impact of more favorable statutory tax rates applied to the earnings of these foreign operations due to the restructuring efforts. The income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019 was also impacted by a $5.1 million income tax benefit for the partial deductibility of the goodwill and other asset impairment charge during the period.
For the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, we recognized income tax expense of $9.3$32.3 million and $13.8$46.1 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 24.5%27.3% and 30.5%28.2%, respectively. The effective tax rate was impacted by the following significant factors:
We recognized income tax benefitexpense of $1.2$3.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 due toas a decreaseresult of changes in reservesour valuation allowance for uncertain tax positions of prior years.the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Act).
We recognized income tax expense of $1.8 million in the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 as a result of a change in our valuation allowance on foreign tax credits associated with our euro debt refinancing.
We also recognized an income tax expensebenefit of $0.5$3.3 million and $4.4 million, respectively, in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily related to certain foreign tax credits.
We recognized an income tax benefit of $1.2 million in the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 asdue to a resultdecrease in reserves for uncertain tax positions of changes in our valuation allowance for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act).
Ourprior years.Our income tax expense and effective tax rate in future periods may be impacted by many factors, including our geographic mix of income and changes in tax laws.
Note 13:  Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit costs for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans: 

  Pension Obligations Other Postretirement Obligations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018
         
  (In thousands)
Service cost $1,047
 $942
 $10
 $13
Interest cost 2,939
 1,905
 270
 260
Expected return on plan assets (4,020) (2,508) 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 40
 (12) 
 
Actuarial losses (gains) 316
 612
 (26) 
Net periodic benefit cost $322
 $939
 $254
 $273
         
Six Months Ended        
Service cost $2,106
 $2,075
 $19
 $26
Interest cost 5,948
 3,781
 542
 524
Expected return on plan assets (8,135) (5,028) 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 26
 (22) 
 
Actuarial losses (gains) 642
 1,277
 (51) 
Net periodic benefit cost $587
 $2,083
 $510
 $550

  Pension Obligations Other Postretirement Obligations
  September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
         
  (In thousands)
Three Months Ended        
Service cost $1,058
 $1,717
 $10
 $14
Interest cost 2,921
 2,011
 273
 257
Expected return on plan assets (3,842) (4,660) 
 
Amortization of prior service credit (143) (37) 
 
Actuarial losses (gains) 327
 1,073
 (25) 
Net periodic benefit cost $321
 $104
 $258
 $271
         
Nine Months Ended        
Service cost $3,164
 $3,792
 $29
 $40
Interest cost 8,869
 5,792
 815
 781
Expected return on plan assets (11,977) (9,688) 
 
Amortization of prior service credit (117) (59) 
 
Actuarial losses (gains) 969
 2,350
 (76) 
Net periodic benefit cost $908
 $2,187
 $768
 $821



Note 14:  Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes total comprehensive income: 
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018
        
 (In thousands)
Net income$42,290
 $28,792
 $67,468
 $31,362
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of $0.4 million, $0.6 million, $0.8 million, and $1.1 million tax, respectively(16,904) 60,642
 11,887
 28,847
Adjustments to pension and postretirement liability, net of $0.1 million, $0.2 million, $0.1 million, and $0.5 million tax, respectively251
 369
 470
 772
Total comprehensive income25,637
 89,803
 79,825
 60,981
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests130
 (94) 107
 (126)
Comprehensive income attributable to Belden$25,507
 $89,897
 $79,718
 $61,107
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
        
 (In thousands)
Net income (loss)$(297,015) $85,858
 $(229,547) $117,220
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of $0.2 million, $0.5 million, $0.6 million, and $0.7 million tax, respectively33,732
 (17,904) 45,619
 10,943
Adjustments to pension and postretirement liability, net of $0.0 million, $0.4 million, $0.2 million, and $0.9 million tax, respectively120
 637
 591
 1,409
Total comprehensive income (loss)(263,163) 68,591
 (183,337) 129,572
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests367
 (29) 474
 (155)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Belden$(263,530) $68,620
 $(183,811) $129,727

The accumulated balances related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, are as follows: 
Foreign 
Currency    
Translation
Component
 
Pension and 
Other    
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
 
Accumulated
Other 
Comprehensive  
Income (Loss)
Foreign 
Currency    
Translation
Component
 
Pension and 
Other    
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
 
Accumulated
Other 
Comprehensive  
Income (Loss)
          
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018$(41,882) $(33,025) $(74,907)$(41,882) $(33,025) $(74,907)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Belden before reclassifications11,846
 
 11,846
45,205
 
 45,205
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 470
 470

 591
 591
Net current period other comprehensive gain attributable to Belden11,846
 470
 12,316
45,205
 591
 45,796
Balance at June 30, 2019$(30,036) $(32,555) $(62,591)
Balance at September 29, 2019$3,323
 $(32,434) $(29,111)



The following table summarizes the effects of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019:
Amount Reclassified from  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements
of Operations and
Comprehensive Income
Amount Reclassified from  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements
of Operations and
Comprehensive Income
    
(In thousands)  (In thousands)  
Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan items:    
Actuarial losses$591
 (1)$893
 (1)
Prior service cost26
 (1)
Prior service credit(117) (1)
Total before tax617
 776
 
Tax benefit(147) (185) 
Total net of tax$470
 $591
 
(1) The amortization of these accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs (see Note 13).
Note 15:  Preferred Stock


In 2016, we issued 5.2 million depositary shares, each of which represents 1/100th interest in a share of 6.75% Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock), for an offering price of $100 per depositary share. HoldersWe received approximately $501 million of the Preferred Stock may elect to convert their shares into common stock at any time prior to the mandatory conversion date. Unless earlier converted, each share of Preferred Stock will automatically convert into common stock onnet proceeds from this offering, which were used for general corporate purposes. On July 15, 2019, all outstanding Preferred Stock was automatically converted into between 120.46 and 132.50 shares of Belden common stock subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. This represents a rangeat the conversion rate of 6.2 million to132.50, resulting in the issuance of approximately 6.9 million shares of Belden common stock to be issued upon conversion. The number of shares of Belden common stock issuable upon the mandatorystock. Upon conversion, of the Preferred Stock will be determined based uponwas automatically extinguished and discharged, is no longer deemed outstanding for all purposes, and delisted from trading on the volume-weighted average price of Belden’s common stock over the 20 day trading period beginning on, and including, the 22nd scheduled trading day prior to July 15, 2019. The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $501 million. The net proceeds are for general corporate purposes. With respect to dividend and liquidation rights, the PreferredNew York Stock ranks senior to our common stock and junior to all of our existing and future indebtedness.Exchange. During the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, dividends on the Preferred Stock were $8.7$1.0 million and $17.5$18.4 million, respectively. During the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, dividends on the Preferred Stock were $8.7 million and $17.5$26.2 million, respectively.
Note 16: Share Repurchase
On November 29, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, which allows us to purchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock through open market repurchases, negotiated transactions, or other means, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. This program is funded with cash on hand and cash flows from operating activities. The program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended at any time at the discretion of the Company. During the three and six months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, we repurchased 0.40.5 million shares of our common stock under the share repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $22.8$27.2 million and an average price per share of $57.47.$55.17. During the nine months ended September 29, 2019, we repurchased 0.9 million shares of our common stock under the share repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $50.0 million and an average price per share of $56.19. During the three months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, we repurchased 0.40.3 million shares of our common stock under a previous share repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $24.7$25.0 million and an average price per share of $63.75.$72.62. During the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, we repurchased 1.41.8 million shares of our common stock under a previous share repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $100.0$125.0 million and an average price per share of $69.53.$70.13.
Note 17: Subsequent Events
On July 15,Assets Held for Sale
We classify assets and liabilities as held for sale (disposal group) when management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group, the sale is probable within one year, and the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition. We also consider whether an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated, whether the disposal group is marketed actively for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and whether actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. During the fourth quarter of 2019, all outstanding 6.75% Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock) automatically converted into shares of Belden common stockwe committed to a plan to sell Grass Valley, and at the conversion rate of 132.50 shares of common stock per share of Preferred Stock. The conversionsuch time, met all of the Preferred Stock resultedcriteria to classify the assets and liabilities of this business as held for sale. As a result, the Grass Valley disposal group, which is currently part of the Enterprise Solutions segment, will be included in discontinued operations commencing in the issuancefourth quarter. We also ceased


depreciating and amortizing the assets of approximately 6.9the disposal group once they met the held for sale criteria in the fourth quarter. We intend to complete the sale of the Grass Valley disposal group during the next twelve months. As discussed in Note 8, we recognized an impairment charge for the disposal group of $342.1 million sharesduring the third quarter of Belden common stock on the conversion date. Upon conversion, the Preferred Stock were automatically extinguished2019, which consisted of impairments to goodwill, customer relationships, and discharged, are no longer deemed outstanding for all purposes, and delisted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
In July 2019, we repurchased 0.5trademarks of $326.1 million, shares of our common stock under the share repurchase program authorized on November 29, 2018 by our Board or Directors for an aggregate cost of $27.2$14.4 million, and $1.6 million, respectively. As of September 29, 2019, Grass Valley had total assets and total liabilities of $491.8 million and $194.0 million, respectively, and accumulated other comprehensive losses of $73.2 million.
Cost Reduction Program
During the fourth quarter, we announced a cost reduction program designed to improve performance and enhance margins by streamlining the organizational structure and investing in technology to drive productivity. The cost reduction program is expected to deliver an average price per shareestimated $40.0 million annualized reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses, with some benefit in 2020, and the full benefit realized in 2021. We expect to incur severance and other related costs as part of $55.17.this program but the timing and amounts of such costs are not yet known.



Item 2:        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Belden Inc. (the Company, us, we, or our) is a signal transmissionglobal supplier of specialty networking solutions company built around two global business platforms - Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions.  Our comprehensive portfolio of signal transmission solutions provides industry leadingenables customers to transmit and secure and reliable transmission of data, sound, and video for mission critical applications.applications across complex enterprise and industrial environments.
We strive for operational excellence through the execution of our Belden Business System, which includes three areas of focus: Lean enterprise initiatives, our Market Delivery System, and our Talent Management System. Through operational excellence we generate free cash flow on an annual basis. We utilize the cash flow generated by our business to fuel our continued transformation and generate shareholder value. We believe our business system, balance across markets and geographies, systematic go-to-market approach, extensive portfolio of innovative solutions, commitment to Lean principles, and improving margins present a unique value proposition for shareholders.
We use a set of tools and processes that are designed to continuously improve business performance in the critical areas of quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. We consider revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA margin, free cash flows, and return on invested capital to be our key operating performance indicators. We also seek to acquire businesses that we believe can help us achieve these objectives.


Trends and Events
The following trends and events during 2019 have had varying effects on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Foreign currency
Our exposure to currency rate fluctuations primarily relates to exchange rate movements between the U.S. dollar and the euro, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Australian dollar, British pound, Indian rupee, and Brazilian real. Generally, as the U.S. dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies, our revenues and earnings are negatively impacted as our foreign denominated revenues and earnings are translated into U.S. dollars at a lower rate. Conversely, as the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, our revenues and earnings are positively impacted. During the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, approximately 50%48% of our consolidated revenues were to customers outside of the U.S.
In addition to the translation impact described above, currency rate fluctuations have an economic impact on our financial results. As the U.S. dollar strengthens or weakens against foreign currencies, it results in a relative price increase or decrease for certain of our products that are priced in U.S. dollars in a foreign location.
Commodity prices
Our operating results can be affected by changes in prices of commodities, primarily copper and compounds, which are components in some of the products we sell. Generally, as the costs of inventory purchases increase due to higher commodity prices, we raise selling prices to customers to cover the increase in costs, resulting in higher sales revenue but a lower gross profit percentage. Conversely, a decrease in commodity prices would result in lower sales revenue but a higher gross profit percentage. Selling prices of our products are affected by many factors, including end market demand, capacity utilization, overall economic conditions, and commodity prices. Importantly, however, there is no exact measure of the effect of changing commodity prices, as there are thousands of transactions in any given quarter, each of which has various factors involved in the individual pricing decisions. Therefore, all references to the effect of copper prices or other commodity prices are estimates.
Channel Inventory
Our operating results also can be affected by the levels of Belden products purchased and held as inventory by our channel partners and customers. Our channel partners and customers purchase and hold the products they bought from us in their inventory in order to meet the service and on-time delivery requirements of their customers. Generally, as our channel partners and customers change the level of products they buy from us and hold in their inventory, it impacts our revenues. Comparisons of our results between periods can be impacted by changes in the levels of channel inventory. We use information provided to us by our channel partners and make certain assumptions based on our sales to them to determine the amount of products they bought from us and hold in their inventory. As such, all references to the effect of channel inventory changes are estimates.



Market Growth and Market Share
The markets in which we operate can generally be characterized as highly competitive and highly fragmented, with many players. We monitor available data regarding market growth, including independent market research reports, publicly available indices, and the financial results of our direct and indirect peer companies, in order to estimate the extent to which our served markets grew or contracted during a particular period. We expect that our unit sales volume will increase or decrease consistently with the market growth rate. Our strategic goal is to utilize our Market Delivery System to target faster growing geographies, applications, and trends within our end markets, in order to achieve growth that is higher than the general market growth rate. To the extent that we exceed the market growth rates, we consider it to be the result of capturing market share.
Acquisitions
We completed the acquisitions of Opterna International Corp. (Opterna) on April 15, 2019 and FutureLink on April 5, 2019. The results of Opterna and FutureLink have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the acquisition dates and are reported in the Enterprise Solutions segment. See Note 3.
Goodwill and Other Asset Impairment
We performed an interim impairment test on our Grass Valley reporting unit, which resulted in a total goodwill and other asset impairment charge of $342.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019. See Note 8.
Opterna and FutureLink Integration Program
In 2019, we began a restructuring program to integrate Opterna and FutureLink with our existing businesses. The restructuring and integration activities are focused on achieving desired cost savings by consolidating existing and acquired facilities and other support functions. We recognized $3.1 million and $5.6 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, respectively. The costs were incurred by the Enterprise Solutions segment. We do not expect to incur any more costs for this program.
Grass Valley and SAM Integration Program
In 2018, we began a restructuring program to integrate SAM with Grass Valley. The restructuring and integration activities are focused on achieving desired cost savings by consolidating existing and acquired facilities and other support functions. We recognized $3.0 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019. The costs were incurred by the Enterprise Solutions segment. WeThe integration of these businesses is complete, and thus, we do not expect to incur any more costs for this program.

Preferred Stock Conversion

OpternaOn July 15, 2019, all outstanding Preferred Stock was automatically converted into shares of Belden common stock at the conversion rate of 132.50, resulting in the issuance of approximately 6.9 million shares of Belden common stock. Upon conversion, the Preferred Stock was automatically extinguished and FutureLink Integration Program
In 2019, we began a restructuring program to integrate Opternadischarged, is no longer deemed outstanding for all purposes, and FutureLink with our existing businesses. The restructuring and integration activities are focuseddelisted from trading on achieving desired cost savings by consolidating existing and acquired facilities and other support functions. We recognized $2.5 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program duringthe New York Stock Exchange. During the three and sixnine months ended June 30, 2019. The costsSeptember 29, 2019, dividends on the Preferred Stock were incurred by$1.0 million and $18.4 million, respectively. See Note 15.
Subsequent Events
During the fourth quarter of 2019, we committed to a plan to sell Grass Valley, and at such time, met all of the criteria to classify the assets and liabilities of this business as held for sale. As a result, the Grass Valley disposal group, which is currently part of the Enterprise Solutions segment.segment, will be included in discontinued operations commencing in the fourth quarter. We intend to complete the sale of the Grass Valley disposal group during the next twelve months.
During the fourth quarter, we announced a cost reduction program designed to improve performance and enhance margins by streamlining the organizational structure and investing in technology to drive productivity. The cost reduction program is expected to deliver an estimated $40.0 million annualized reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses, with some benefit in 2020, and the full benefit realized in 2021. We expect to incur approximately $3 million of additional severance and restructuringother related costs foras part of this program mostbut the timing and amounts of which will be incurred by the end of 2019.such costs are not yet known.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows that are or would be considered material to investors.


Critical Accounting Policies
During the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019:
We did not change any of our existing critical accounting policies from those listed in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K other than updating our lease accounting policies for the adoption of ASU 2016-02;
No existing accounting policies became critical accounting policies because of an increase in the materiality of associated transactions or changes in the circumstances to which associated judgments and estimates relate; and
There were no significant changes in the manner in which critical accounting policies were applied or in which related judgments and estimates were developed.
Results of Operations
Consolidated Income before Taxes 
Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
                      
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)
Revenues$637,530
 $668,639
 (4.7)% $1,224,705
 $1,274,204
 (3.9)%$620,318
 $655,774
 (5.4)% $1,845,023
 $1,929,978
 (4.4)%
Gross profit241,023
 257,596
 (6.4)% 465,751
 488,190
 (4.6)%235,402
 260,857
 (9.8)% 701,153
 749,047
 (6.4)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses(122,482) (138,842) (11.8)% (245,270) (263,714) (7.0)%(120,169) (132,716) (9.5)% (365,439) (396,430) (7.8)%
Research and development expenses(35,034) (37,209) (5.8)% (69,188) (74,310) (6.9)%(31,351) (33,471) (6.3)% (100,539) (107,781) (6.7)%
Amortization of intangibles(22,368) (25,039) (10.7)% (45,709) (49,457) (7.6)%(22,243) (25,533) (12.9)% (67,952) (74,990) (9.4)%
Operating income61,139
 56,506
 8.2 % 105,584
 100,709
 4.8 %
Goodwill and other asset impairment(342,146) 
 n/a
 (342,146) 
 n/a
Gain from patent litigation
 62,141
 (100.0)% 
 62,141
 (100.0)%
Operating income (loss)(280,507) 131,278
 (313.7)% (174,923) 231,987
 (175.4)%
Interest expense, net(14,168) (15,088) (6.1)% (28,361) (32,066) (11.6)%(14,200) (14,472) (1.9)% (42,561) (46,538) (8.5)%
Non-operating pension benefit (cost)481
 (257) (287.2)% 1,028
 (532) (293.2)%
Non-operating pension benefit489
 1,356
 (63.9)% 1,517
 824
 84.1 %
Loss on debt extinguishment
 (3,030) (100.0)% 
 (22,990) (100.0)%
 
 n/a
 
 (22,990) (100.0)%
Income before taxes47,452
 38,131
 24.4 % 78,251
 45,121
 73.4 %
Income (loss) before taxes(294,218) 118,162
 (349.0)% (215,967) 163,283
 (232.3)%
Revenues decreased $31.1$35.5 million and $49.5$85.0 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018 due to the following factors:
Lower sales volume resulted in a $24.6$36.5 million and $33.1$72.9 million decrease in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.
Currency translation had a $11.1$7.1 million and $24.8$31.9 million unfavorable impact on revenues in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.
Copper prices had a $4.8$5.6 million and $9.9$17.0 million unfavorable impact on revenues in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.
Acquisitions contributed an estimated $9.4$7.3 million and $18.3$36.8 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.

The decrease in volume was primarily experienced in our Enterprise solutions segment, partially offset by an increase in volume in our Industrial solutions segment.



Gross profit decreased $16.6$25.5 million and $22.4$47.9 million respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018. Gross profit for the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 decreased due to the decreases in revenue discussed above and was further impacted fromas well as unfavorable mix which wasmix; partially offset by decreases in severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs of $6.8$4.0 million from the comparable period of 2018. Gross profit for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 decreased due to the decreases in revenue discussed above and was further impacted fromas well as unfavorable mix which wasmix; partially offset by decreases in severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs of $15.7$19.7 million from the comparable period of 2018.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $16.4$12.5 million and $18.4$31.0 million respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018 primarily due2018. Improved productivity; a decline in severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs; and currency translation contributed $10.0 million, $3.0 million, and $1.2 million, respectively, to athe decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 29, 2019 as compared to the year ago period; partially offset by the impact of acquisitions, which increased selling, general and administrative expenses by $1.7 million. A decline in severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs; improved productivity; and currency translation contributed $21.9 million, $14.3 million, and $3.9 million, respectively, to the decrease in selling, general


and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 29, 2019 as compared to the year ago period; partially offset by the impact of acquisitions, which increased selling, general and administrative expenses by $9.1 million. The improved productivity stems from successful cost saving measures implemented during the current year.
Research and development expenses decreased $2.1 million and $7.2 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018. Productivity improvement initiatives contributed $1.4 million and $3.2 million to the decline in research and development expenses in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018. Decreases in severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs of $12.2$0.5 million and $18.8$4.4 million respectively.
Researchalso contributed to the decline in research and development expenses decreased $2.2 million and $5.1 million, respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, fromrespectively, over the comparable periods of 2018 primarily due to a decrease in severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs of $2.8year ago period. Currency translation contributed $0.3 million and $4.0$1.1 million respectively.to the decline in research and development expenses in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, respectively, as compared to the year ago period. The above decreases were partially offset by the impact of acquisitions, which increased research and development expenses by $0.1 million and 1.5 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, respectively, as compared to the year ago period.
Amortization of intangibles decreased $2.7$3.3 million and $3.7$7.0 million respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018 primarily due to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized.
Operating incomeGoodwill and other asset impairment increased $4.6$342.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 from the comparable periods of 2018. We performed an interim impairment test on our Grass Valley reporting unit, which resulted in a total goodwill and other asset impairment charge of $342.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019.
Gain from patent litigation decreased $62.1 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019 from the comparable periods of 2018. In 2011, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PPC, filed an action for patent infringement against Corning alleging they willfully infringed upon two of their patents, and after years of post-trial motions and appeals, the District Court ruled that Corning shall pay judgments of $62.1 million, which we received in July 2018 and recorded as a gain from patent litigation for the decreasesthree and nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Operating income decreased $411.8 million and $406.9 million in operating expenses were greater than the decreasesthree and nine months ended September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018 primarily as a result of the $342.1 million goodwill and other asset impairment charge recognized during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, the $62.1 million gain from patent litigation during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, and the decline in gross profit discussed above.
Net interest expense decreased $0.9$0.3 million and $3.7$4.0 million respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018 as a result of our debt transactions during 2018. In March 2018, we issued €350.0 million aggregate principal amount of new senior subordinated notes due 2028 at an interest rate of 3.875%, and used the net proceeds of this offering and cash on hand to repurchase all of our outstanding €200.0 million 5.5% senior subordinated notes due 2023 as well as all of our outstanding $200.0 million 5.25% senior subordinated notes due 2024.
The loss on debt extinguishment recognized in 2018 represents the premium paid to the bond holders to retire a portion of the 2023 and 2024 notes and the unamortized debt issuance costs written-off.
Income (loss) before taxes increased $9.3decreased $412.4 million and $33.1$379.3 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018. This increaseThe decrease is primarily a result of the operating loss during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019; partially offset by the loss on debt extinguishment in the prior year as well as the decline in net interest expense and increase in operating income over the year ago periods discussed above.nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
                      
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)
Income before taxes$47,452
 $38,131
 24.4 % $78,251
 $45,121
 73.4 %
Income (loss) before taxes$(294,218) $118,162
 (349.0)% $(215,967) $163,283
 (232.3)%
Income tax expense5,162
 9,339
 (44.7)% 10,783
 13,759
 (21.6)%2,797
 32,304
 (91.3)% 13,580
 46,063
 (70.5)%
Effective tax rate10.9% 24.5%   13.8% 30.5%  (1.0)% 27.3%   (6.3)% 28.2%  


For the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, we recognized income tax expense of $5.2$2.8 million and $10.8$13.6 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 10.9%(1.0)% and 13.8%(6.3)%, respectively. The effective tax rates were impacted by an income tax benefit of $6.4$5.7 million as a result of changes in our estimated valuation allowance requirement related to foreign tax credits due to the restructuring of certain foreign operations. These effective rates are also reflective of the impact of more favorable statutory tax rates applied to the earnings of these foreign operations due to the restructuring efforts. The income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019 was also impacted by a $5.1 million income tax benefit for the partial deductibility of the goodwill and other asset impairment charge during the period.
For the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, we recognized income tax expense of $9.3$32.3 million and $13.8$46.1 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 24.5%27.3% and 30.5%28.2%, respectively. The effective tax rate was impacted by the following significant factors:
We recognized income tax benefitexpense of $1.2$3.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 due toas a decreaseresult of changes in reservesour valuation allowance for uncertain tax positions of prior years.


the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Act).
We recognized income tax expense of $1.8 million in the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 as a result of a change in our valuation allowance on foreign tax credits associated with our euro debt refinancing.
We also recognized an income tax expensebenefit of $0.5$3.3 million and $4.4 million, respectively, in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily related to certain foreign tax credits.
We recognized an income tax benefit of $1.2 million in the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 asdue to a resultdecrease in reserves for uncertain tax positions of changes in our valuation allowance for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act).prior years.
Our income tax expense and effective tax rate in future periods may be impacted by many factors, including our geographic mix of income and changes in tax laws.
Consolidated Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA 
Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
                      
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)
Adjusted Revenues$637,530
 $671,441
 (5.1)% $1,224,705
 $1,278,864
 (4.2)%$620,318
 $659,003
 (5.9)% $1,845,023
 $1,937,867
 (4.8)%
Adjusted EBITDA101,161
 122,568
 (17.5)% 188,242
 225,863
 (16.7)%101,574
 126,689
 (19.8)% 289,817
 352,552
 (17.8)%
as a percent of adjusted revenues15.9% 18.3%   15.4% 17.7%  16.4% 19.2%   15.7% 18.2%  
Adjusted Revenuesrevenues decreased $33.9$38.7 million and $54.2$92.9 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periodperiods of 2018 due to the following factors:
Lower sales volume resulted in a $27.4$36.5 million and $37.8$72.9 million decrease in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectivelyrespectively.
Currency translation had a $11.1$7.1 million and $24.8$31.9 million unfavorable impact on revenues in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.
Copper prices had a $4.8$5.6 million and $9.9$17.0 million unfavorable impact on revenues in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.
Acquisitions contributed an estimated $9.4$10.5 million and $18.3$28.9 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively.

The decrease in volume was primarily experienced in our Enterprise solutions segment, partially offset by an increase in volume in our Industrial solutions segment.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $21.4$25.1 million and $37.6$62.7 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA for both the three and nine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 decreased due to the decreases in Adjusted Revenues discussed above and was further impacted byas well as unfavorable mix as compared to the comparableyear ago period of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased due to the decreases in Adjusted Revenues discussed above and was further impacted by unfavorable mix.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Adjusted Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we provide non-GAAP operating results adjusted for certain items, including: asset impairments; accelerated depreciation expense due to plant consolidation activities; purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions, such as the adjustment of acquired inventory and deferred revenue to fair value, and transaction costs; severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs; gains (losses) recognized on the disposal of businesses and tangible assets; amortization of intangible assets; gains (losses) on debt extinguishment; certain revenues and gains (losses) from patent settlements; discontinued operations; and other costs. We adjust for the items listed


above in all periods presented, unless the impact is clearly immaterial to our financial statements. When we calculate the tax effect of the adjustments, we include all current and deferred income tax expense commensurate with the adjusted measure of pre-tax profitability.
We utilize the adjusted results to review our ongoing operations without the effect of these adjustments and for comparison to budgeted operating results. We believe the adjusted results are useful to investors because they help them compare our results to previous periods and provide important insights into underlying trends in the business and how management oversees our business operations on a day-to-day basis. As an example, we adjust for the purchase accounting effect of recording deferred revenue at fair value in order to reflect the revenues that would have otherwise been recorded by acquired businesses had they remained as independent entities. We believe this presentation is useful in evaluating the underlying performance of acquired companies. Similarly, we adjust for other acquisition-related expenses, such as amortization of intangibles and other impacts of fair value


adjustments because they generally are not related to the acquired business' core business performance. As an additional example, we exclude the costs of restructuring programs, which can occur from time to time for our current businesses and/or recently acquired businesses. We exclude the costs in calculating adjusted results to allow us and investors to evaluate the performance of the business based upon its expected ongoing operating structure. We believe the adjusted measures, accompanied by the disclosure of the costs of these programs, provides valuable insight.
Adjusted results should be considered only in conjunction with results reported according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The following tables reconcile our GAAP results to our non-GAAP financial measures:
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
              
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)
GAAP revenues$637,530
 $668,639
 $1,224,705
 $1,274,204
$620,318
 $655,774
 $1,845,023
 $1,929,978
Deferred revenue adjustments (1)
 2,802
 
 4,660

 3,229
 
 7,889
Adjusted revenues$637,530
 $671,441
 $1,224,705
 $1,278,864
$620,318
 $659,003
 $1,845,023
 $1,937,867
              
GAAP net income$42,290
 $28,792
 $67,468
 $31,362
GAAP net income (loss)$(297,015) $85,858
 $(229,547) $117,220
Goodwill and other asset impairment (2)342,146
 
 342,146
 
Amortization of intangible assets22,368
 25,039
 45,709
 49,457
22,243
 25,533
 67,952
 74,990
Interest expense, net14,168
 15,088
 28,361
 32,066
14,200
 14,472
 42,561
 46,538
Depreciation expense12,301
 12,026
 25,021
 23,891
12,147
 11,671
 37,170
 35,562
Income tax expense5,162
 9,339
 10,783
 13,759
2,797
 32,304
 13,580
 46,063
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (2)3,082
 24,928
 6,860
 45,322
Purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions (3)718
 1,036
 2,031
 1,538
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (3)4,045
 11,688
 10,904
 57,010
Amortization of software development intangible assets1,072
 488
 2,009
 724
1,197
 620
 3,206
 1,344
Purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions (4)(186) 821
 1,845
 2,359
Loss on debt extinguishment
 3,030
 
 22,990

 
 
 22,990
Deferred revenue adjustments (1)
 2,802
 
 4,660

 3,229
 
 7,889
Costs related to patent litigation
 2,634
 
 2,634
Gain from patent litigation
 (62,141) 
 (62,141)
Loss on sale of assets
 
 
 94

 
 
 94
Adjusted EBITDA$101,161
 $122,568
 $188,242
 $225,863
$101,574
 $126,689
 $289,817
 $352,552
              
GAAP net income margin6.6% 4.3% 5.5% 2.5%
GAAP net income (loss) margin(47.9)% 13.1% (12.4)% 6.1%
Adjusted EBITDA margin15.9% 18.3% 15.4% 17.7%16.4 % 19.2% 15.7 % 18.2%

(1) Our segment results include revenues that would have been recorded by acquired businesses had they remained as independent entities. Our consolidated results do not include these revenues due to the purchase accounting effect of recording deferred revenue at fair value. See Note 3, Acquisitions, for details.
(2) For the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, we recognized a $342.1 million goodwill and other asset impairment charge for our Grass Valley reporting unit. See Note 8, Long-Lived Assets, for details.
(3) See Note 9, Severance, Restructuring, and Acquisition Integration Activities, for details.
(3)(4) For the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, we recognized expenses related to the earnout consideration for the SAM acquisition,acquisition. For the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019, we recognized cost of sales for the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value related


to the Opterna and FutureLink acquisitions. For the three and sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018, we recognized cost of sales for the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value related to the SAM and NT2 acquisitions.
Segment Results of Operations
For additional information regarding our segment measures, see Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Enterprise Solutions
 Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 % Change June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 % Change
            
 (In thousands, except percentages)
Segment Revenues$369,862
 $399,695
 (7.5)% $696,389
 $750,685
 (7.2)%
Segment EBITDA53,483
 70,281
 (23.9)% 93,041
 127,733
 (27.2)%
as a percent of segment revenues14.5% 17.6%   13.4% 17.0%  


 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 % Change September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 % Change
            
 (In thousands, except percentages)
Segment Revenues$368,080
 $392,080
 (6.1)% $1,064,469
 $1,142,765
 (6.9)%
Segment EBITDA56,814
 72,210
 (21.3)% 149,855
 199,943
 (25.1)%
as a percent of segment revenues15.4% 18.4%   14.1% 17.5%  
Enterprise Solutions revenues decreased $29.8$24.0 million and $54.3$78.3 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018. For the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, decreases in volume, unfavorable currency translation, and lower copper prices contributed an estimated $32.5$28.2 million, $4.9$3.5 million, and $1.8$2.8 million to the decline in revenues, respectively; partially offset by the impact of acquisitions, which contributed an estimated $10.5 million increase in revenues. For the nine months ended September 29, 2019, decreases in volume, unfavorable currency translation, and lower copper prices contributed an estimated $86.5 million, $13.9 million, and $6.7 million to the decline in revenues, respectively, partially offset by the impact of acquisitions, which contributed an estimated $9.4 million increase in revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, decreases in volume, unfavorable currency translation, and lower copper prices contributed an estimated $58.3 million, $10.4 million, and $3.9 million to the decline in revenues, respectively, partially offset by the impact of acquisitions, which contributed an estimated $18.3$28.8 million increase in revenues. The decrease in volumerevenues was primarily due to softer demandmost notable in Asia, and partially offset by continued growth and share capture in the final mile broadband and live media production markets.Americas region.
Enterprise Solutions EBITDA decreased $16.8$15.4 million and $34.7$50.1 million respectively, in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, compared to the year ago periods primarily as a result of the decline in revenues discussed above.
Industrial Solutions 
Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
 June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018 
%
Change  
September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
 September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018 
%
Change  
                      
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)
Segment Revenues$267,668
 $271,746
 (1.5)% $528,316
 $528,179
  %$252,238
 $266,923
 (5.5)% $780,554
 $795,102
 (1.8)%
Segment EBITDA47,458
 53,225
 (10.8)% 94,917
 99,651
 (4.8)%44,614
 53,750
 (17.0)% 139,531
 153,401
 (9.0)%
as a percent of segment revenues17.7% 19.6%   18.0% 18.9%  17.7% 20.1%   17.9% 19.3%  
Industrial Solutions revenues decreased $4.1$14.7 million and $14.5 million in the three and nine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, from the comparable period of 2018, and remained flat in the six months ended June 30, 2019respectively, from the comparable period of 2018. The decrease in revenues in the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 from the comparable period of 2018 was primarily due to decrease in volume, unfavorable currency translation, and lower copper prices, which had an estimated impact of $8.3 million, $3.6 million, and $2.8 million, respectively. The decrease in volume was primarily due to changes in channel inventory levels. The decrease in revenues in the nine months ended September 29, 2019 from the comparable period of 2018 was primarily due to unfavorable currency translation and lower copper prices, which had an estimated impact of $6.2$18.0 million and $3.0$8.8 million, respectively, and wasrespectively; partially offset by an increase in volume, which had an estimated impact of $5.1 million. Revenues inincreased revenues $12.3 million over the six months ended June 30, 2019 from the comparable period of 2018 remained flat as the increase in volume of $20.5 million, was offset by the decrease from unfavorable currency translation and lower copper prices, which had an estimated impact of $14.4 million and $6.0 million, respectively.year ago period.
Industrial Solutions EBITDA decreased $5.8$9.1 million and $4.7$13.9 million in the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2018 primarily as a result of the changes in revenues discussed above and investments in product development.above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Significant factors affecting our cash liquidity include (1) cash from operating activities, (2) disposals of businesses and tangible assets, (3) cash used for acquisitions, restructuring actions, capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends, and senior subordinated note repurchases, (4) our available credit facilities and other borrowing arrangements, and (5) cash proceeds from equity offerings. We expect our operating activities to generate cash in 2019 and believe our sources of liquidity are sufficient to


fund current working capital requirements, capital expenditures, contributions to our retirement plans, share repurchases, senior subordinated note repurchases, quarterly dividend payments, and our short-term operating strategies. However, we may require external financing in the event we complete a significant acquisition. Our ability to continue to fund our future needs from business operations could be affected by many factors, including, but not limited to: economic conditions worldwide, customer demand, competitive market forces, customer acceptance of our product mix, and commodities pricing.
The following table is derived from our Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements:


Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 30, 2019 July 1, 2018September 29, 2019 September 30, 2018
      
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net cash provided by (used for):  
Operating activities$21,645
 $(29,362)$89,517
 $100,859
Investing activities(101,267) (82,385)(125,000) (106,304)
Financing activities(46,438) (184,980)(84,448) (220,932)
Effects of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents693
 (2,932)(3,937) (5,704)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(125,367) (299,659)(123,868) (232,081)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period420,610
 561,108
420,610
 561,108
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$295,243
 $261,449
$296,742
 $329,027
Operating cash flows were a source of cash of $21.6$89.5 million and $100.9 million in 2019 and a use of cash of $29.42018, respectively. The $11.4 million in 2018 representing an improvement of $51.0 million. The improvement in operating cash flowsdecline as compared to prior year is primarily due to an increasethe $62 million pre-tax cash proceeds from the Corning patent litigation received in net income2018. Excluding the patent litigation proceeds, operating cash flows increased year-over-year due in part to favorable changes in receivables and inventory. Receivables were a source of $36.1cash of $6.0 million compared to a use of cash of $25.3 million in the prior year. Inventory was a source of cash of $32.3 million compared to a use of cash of $16.6 million in the prior year. The improvements in receivables and inventory are attributable to effective working capital management that resulted in an increase in cash received from receivables and inventory of $32.7 million and $31.8 million, respectively, over the year ago period.management.
Net cash used for investing activities totaled $101.3$125.0 million in 2019, compared to $82.4$106.3 million for the comparable period of 2018. Investing activities for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 included capital expenditures of $50.8$74.1 million compared to $39.5$63.5 million in the comparable period of 2018. The increase in capital expenditures of $11.3$10.6 million is due in part to the investments we are making in India and software development. The sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 included payments, net of cash acquired for acquisitions of $50.5$51.0 million primarily for the acquisition of Opterna, and the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 included payments, net of cash acquired for acquisitions of $84.6 million for the acquisitions of SAM and NT2. Additionally, the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 included proceeds from the disposal of the MCS business and Hirshmann JV of $40.2 million, which closed on December 31, 2017.
Net cash used for financing activities for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 totaled $46.4$84.4 million, compared to $185.0$220.9 million for the comparable period of 2018. Financing activities for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 included payments under our share repurchase program of $22.8$50.0 million, cash dividend payments of $21.4$32.2 million, and net payments related to share based compensation activities of $2.0$2.1 million. Financing activities for the sixnine months ended July 1,September 30, 2018 included payments under borrowing arrangements of $484.8 million, payments under our share repurchase program of $100.0$125.0 million, cash dividend payments of $22.0$32.4 million, debt issuance costs of $7.5$7.6 million, net payments related to share based compensation activities of $1.6$2.0 million, and $431.3 million of cash proceeds from the issuance of the €350.0 million 3.875% Notes due 2028.
Our cash and cash equivalents balance was $295.2$296.7 million as of June 30,September 29, 2019. Of this amount, $173.9$199.5 million was held outside of the U.S. in our foreign operations. Substantially all of the foreign cash and cash equivalents are readily convertible into U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies. We consider the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested, and accordingly, no provision for any withholding taxes has been recorded. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to withholding taxes payable to the respective foreign countries.
Our outstanding debt obligations as of June 30,September 29, 2019 consisted of $1,478.9$1,424.3 million of senior subordinated notes. Additional discussion regarding our various borrowing arrangements is included in Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As of June 30,September 29, 2019, we had $320.9$287.0 million in available borrowing capacity under our Revolver.



Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this report other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements” made in reliance upon the safe harbor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future financial performance (including revenues, expenses, earnings, margins, cash flows, dividends, capital expenditures and financial condition), plans and objectives, and related assumptions. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by any forward-looking statements based on a number of factors. These factors include, among others, those set forth in Part II, Item 1A and in other documents that we file with the SEC.
We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.


Item 3:        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
The following table provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal amounts by expected maturity dates and fair values as of June 30,September 29, 2019. 
Principal Amount by Expected Maturity FairPrincipal Amount by Expected Maturity Fair
2019 Thereafter   Total Value2019 Thereafter   Total Value
              
(In thousands, except interest rates)(In thousands, except interest rates)
€350.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2028$
 $398,160
 $398,160
 $421,142
$
 $383,460
 $383,460
 $405,946
Average interest rate  3.875%      3.875%    
€450.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2027$
 $511,920
 $511,920
 $533,226
$
 $493,020
 $493,020
 $518,844
Average interest rate  3.375%      3.375%    
€200.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2026$
 $227,520
 $227,520
 $242,111
$
 $219,120
 $219,120
 $233,420
Average interest rate  4.125%      4.125%    
€300.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2025$
 $341,280
 $341,280
 $352,542
$
 $328,680
 $328,680
 $336,608
Average interest rate  2.875%      2.875%    
Total    $1,478,880
 $1,549,021
    $1,424,280
 $1,494,818
Item 7A of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K provides information as to the practices and instruments that we use to manage market risks. There were no material changes in our exposure to market risks since December 31, 2018.
Item 4:        Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1:        Legal Proceedings
SEC Investigation - As disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2018, we are fully cooperating with an SEC investigation related to the material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017 disclosed in our 2017 Form 10-K. We continue to believe that the outcome of the investigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
We are a party to various other legal proceedings and administrative actions that are incidental to our operations. In our opinion, the proceedings and actions in which we are involved should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results, or cash flows. However, since the trends and outcome of this litigation are inherently uncertain, we cannot give absolute assurance regarding the future resolution of such litigation, or that such litigation may not become material in the future.
Item 1A:      Risk Factors
There have been no material changes with respect to risk factors as previously disclosed in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2:      Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Set forth below is information regarding our stock repurchases for the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2019 (in thousands, except per share amounts).
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
        
April 1, 2019 through May 5, 2019
 $
 
 $300,000
May 6, 2019 through June 2, 2019
 
 
 300,000
June 3, 2019 through June 30, 2019397
 57.47
 397
 277,185
Total397
 $57.47
 397
 $277,185
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
        
Balance at June 30, 2019      $277,185
July 1, 2019 through August 4, 2019493
 $55.17
 493
 250,000
August 5, 2019 through September 1, 2019
 
 
 250,000
September 2, 2019 through September 29, 2019
 
 
 250,000
Total493
 $57.47
 493
 $250,000
(1) In November 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, which allows us to purchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock through open market repurchases, negotiated transactions, or other means, in accordance with applicable security laws and other regulations. This program is funded with cash on hand and cash flows from operating activities. The program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended at any time at the discretion of the Company. From inception of our program to June 30, 2019 and during the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2019, we have repurchased 0.40.9 million shares of our common stock under the program for an aggregate cost of $22.8$50.0 million and an average price of $57.47.$56.19. During the three months ended September 29, 2019, we repurchased 0.5 million shares of our common stock under the share repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $27.2 million and an average price per share of $55.17.









Item 6:        Exhibits
Exhibits
 


Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 31.1  
  
Exhibit 31.2  
  
Exhibit 32.1  
  
Exhibit 32.2  
   
Exhibit 101.DEF  Definition Linkbase Document
   
Exhibit 101.PRE  Presentation Linkbase Document
   
Exhibit 101.LAB  Labels Linkbase Document
   
Exhibit 101.CAL  Calculation Linkbase Document
   
Exhibit 101.SCH  Schema Document
   
Exhibit 101.INS Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document




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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
   BELDEN INC.
     
Date:    August 5,November 4, 2019 By:     /s/ John S. Stroup
     
     John S. Stroup
     President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman
     
Date:August 5,November 4, 2019 By: /s/ Henk Derksen
     
     Henk Derksen
     Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
     
Date:August 5,November 4, 2019 By: /s/ Douglas R. Zink
     
     Douglas R. Zink
     Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer


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