UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 4, 20213, 2022
Commission File No. 001-12561 
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BELDEN INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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
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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 ofof May 5, 2021,4, 2022, the Registrant had 44,738,828 ou44,256,175 outtstandingstanding shares of common stock.
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PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
April 4, 2021December 31, 2020April 3, 2022December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)   
(In thousands) (In thousands)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$370,552 $501,994 Cash and cash equivalents$559,582 $641,563 
Receivables, netReceivables, net342,416 296,817 Receivables, net375,626 383,444 
Inventories, netInventories, net275,405 247,298 Inventories, net396,497 345,203 
Other current assetsOther current assets59,741 52,289 Other current assets61,980 58,283 
Current assets held for sale16,279 
Current assets of discontinued operationsCurrent assets of discontinued operations— 449,402 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,064,393 1,098,398 Total current assets1,393,685 1,877,895 
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciationProperty, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation356,780 368,620 Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation340,081 343,564 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets54,660 54,787 Operating lease right-of-use assets80,219 75,571 
GoodwillGoodwill1,284,913 1,251,938 Goodwill859,276 821,448 
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortizationIntangible assets, less accumulated amortization309,618 287,071 Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization267,429 238,155 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes29,114 29,536 Deferred income taxes32,747 31,486 
Other long-lived assetsOther long-lived assets48,190 49,384 Other long-lived assets29,834 29,558 
$3,147,668 $3,139,734 $3,003,271 $3,417,677 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$250,426 $244,120 Accounts payable$359,811 $377,765 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities252,025 276,641 Accrued liabilities223,737 278,108 
Current liabilities held for sale5,555 
Current liabilities of discontinued operationsCurrent liabilities of discontinued operations— 99,079 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities508,006 520,761 Total current liabilities583,548 754,952 
Long-term debtLong-term debt1,509,708 1,573,726 Long-term debt1,213,639 1,459,991 
Postretirement benefitsPostretirement benefits154,171 160,400 Postretirement benefits116,597 120,997 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes43,101 38,400 Deferred income taxes60,014 49,027 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities45,642 46,398 Long-term operating lease liabilities65,943 61,967 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities41,580 42,998 Other long-term liabilities15,935 14,661 
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Common stockCommon stock503 503 Common stock503 503 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital827,271 823,605 Additional paid-in capital826,682 833,627 
Retained earningsRetained earnings477,279 450,876 Retained earnings539,294 505,717 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(138,126)(191,851)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(66,638)(70,566)
Treasury stockTreasury stock(327,835)(332,552)Treasury stock(353,071)(313,994)
Total Belden stockholders’ equityTotal Belden stockholders’ equity839,092 750,581 Total Belden stockholders’ equity946,770 955,287 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests6,368 6,470 Noncontrolling interests825 795 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity845,460 757,051 Total stockholders’ equity947,595 956,082 
$3,147,668 $3,139,734 $3,003,271 $3,417,677 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands, except per share data) (In thousands, except per share data)
RevenuesRevenues$536,381 $463,526 Revenues$610,371 $508,683 
Cost of salesCost of sales(345,037)(293,025)Cost of sales(401,511)(339,500)
Gross profitGross profit191,344 170,501 Gross profit208,860 169,183 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses(98,449)(98,389)Selling, general and administrative expenses(103,066)(80,635)
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses(31,500)(26,219)Research and development expenses(23,456)(22,612)
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles(9,947)(16,185)Amortization of intangibles(8,817)(7,993)
Asset impairmentsAsset impairments— (6,995)
Operating incomeOperating income51,448 29,708 Operating income73,521 50,948 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(15,511)(13,324)Interest expense, net(14,411)(15,511)
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment(6,392)— 
Non-operating pension benefitNon-operating pension benefit684 699 Non-operating pension benefit1,200 684 
Income from continuing operations before taxesIncome from continuing operations before taxes36,621 17,083 Income from continuing operations before taxes53,918 36,121 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(7,880)(2,192)Income tax expense(9,822)(7,056)
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations28,741 14,891 Income from continuing operations44,096 29,065 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax(26,110)Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3,685)(324)
Net income (loss)28,741 (11,219)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest75 (30)
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden stockholders$28,666 $(11,189)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxLoss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax(4,567)— 
Net incomeNet income35,844 28,741 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest75 
Net income attributable to Belden stockholdersNet income attributable to Belden stockholders$35,841 $28,666 
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents:Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents:Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents:
BasicBasic44,679 45,390 Basic44,811 44,679 
DilutedDiluted45,045 45,538 Diluted45,567 45,045 
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Belden stockholders:Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Belden stockholders:Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Belden stockholders:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.64 $0.33 Continuing operations$0.98 $0.65 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.58)Discontinued operations(0.08)(0.01)
Net income (loss)$0.64 $(0.25)
Disposal of discontinued operationsDisposal of discontinued operations(0.10)— 
Net incomeNet income$0.80 $0.64 
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Belden stockholders:Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Belden stockholders:Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Belden stockholders:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.64 $0.33 Continuing operations$0.97 $0.64 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.58)Discontinued operations(0.08)(0.01)
Net income (loss)$0.64 $(0.25)
Disposal of discontinued operationsDisposal of discontinued operations(0.10)— 
Net incomeNet income$0.79 $0.64 
Comprehensive income attributable to BeldenComprehensive income attributable to Belden$82,391 $11,134 Comprehensive income attributable to Belden$39,769 $82,391 
Common stock dividends declared per shareCommon stock dividends declared per share$0.05 $0.05 Common stock dividends declared per share$0.05 $0.05 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$35,844 $28,741 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization21,083 22,196 
Loss on debt extinguishment6,392 — 
Share-based compensation5,224 7,285 
Asset impairments— 6,995 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of currency exchange rate changes, acquired businesses and disposals:
Receivables37,617 (50,208)
Inventories(46,959)(19,313)
Accounts payable(21,373)3,269 
Accrued liabilities(83,527)(30,765)
Income taxes2,209 1,416 
Other assets(2,915)(4,226)
Other liabilities(11,550)(6,885)
Net cash used for operating activities(57,955)(41,495)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from disposal of businesses, net of cash sold338,686 1,106 
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets56 12 
Capital expenditures(10,963)(11,223)
Cash used for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(65,990)(72,232)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities261,789 (82,337)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments under borrowing arrangements(230,639)(1,841)
Payments under share repurchase program(50,000)— 
Withholding tax payments for share-based payment awards(3,700)(905)
Cash dividends paid(2,276)(2,246)
Payments under financing lease obligations(45)(43)
Net cash used for financing activities(286,660)(5,035)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(1,349)(2,277)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(84,175)(131,144)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period643,757 501,994 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$559,582 $370,850 

 Three Months Ended
 April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$28,741 $(11,219)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used for operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization22,196 26,798 
Share-based compensation7,285 3,708 
Asset impairment6,995 23,197 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of currency exchange rate changes, acquired businesses and disposals:
Receivables(50,208)43,627 
Inventories(19,313)(29,054)
Accounts payable3,269 (50,827)
Accrued liabilities(30,765)(38,425)
Income taxes1,416 (16,500)
Other assets(4,226)6,144 
Other liabilities(6,885)(9,501)
Net cash used for operating activities(41,495)(52,052)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash from (used for) business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(72,232)590 
Capital expenditures(11,223)(20,935)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets12 2,090 
Proceeds from disposal of business, net of cash sold1,106 
Net cash used for investing activities(82,337)(18,255)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid(2,246)(2,296)
Payments under borrowing arrangements(1,841)
Withholding tax payments for share-based payment awards(905)(1,003)
Other(43)(58)
Payments under share repurchase program(21,239)
Payment of earnout consideration(29,300)
Net cash used for financing activities(5,035)(53,896)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(2,277)(7,947)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(131,144)(132,150)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period501,994 425,885 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$370,850 $293,735 
The Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the period ended March 29, 2020 includes the results of discontinued operations which were sold on July 2, 2020.up to the disposal date, February 22, 2022.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Belden Inc. Stockholders   Belden Inc. Stockholders  
AdditionalAccumulated
Other
Non-controllingAdditionalAccumulated
Other
Non-controlling
Common StockPaid-InRetainedTreasury StockComprehensive  Common StockPaid-InRetainedTreasury StockComprehensive 
SharesAmountCapitalEarningsSharesAmountIncome (Loss)InterestsTotal SharesAmountCapitalEarningsSharesAmountIncome (Loss)InterestsTotal
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 202050,335 $503 $823,605 $450,876 (5,692)$(332,552)$(191,851)$6,470 $757,051 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 202150,335 $503 $833,627 $505,717 (5,360)$(313,994)$(70,566)$795 $956,082 
Net incomeNet income— — — 28,666 — — — 75 28,741 Net income— — — 35,841 — — — 335,844 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 53,725 (197)53,528 
Acquisition of business with noncontrolling interests— — — — — — — 20 20 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — 3,928 27 3,955 
Retirement Savings Plan stock contributionsRetirement Savings Plan stock contributions— — (493)— 45 2,496 — — 2,003 Retirement Savings Plan stock contributions— — (356)— 43 2,809 — — 2,453 
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeituresExercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (723)— 541 — — (182)Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (526)— 375 — — (151)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeituresConversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (2,403)— 27 1,680 — — (723)Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (11,287)— 103 7,739 — — (3,548)
Share repurchase programShare repurchase program— — — — (885)(50,000)— — (50,000)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— — 7,285 — — — — — 7,285 Share-based compensation— — 5,224 — — — — — 5,224 
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)— — — (2,263)— — — — (2,263)Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)— — — (2,264)— — — — (2,264)
Balance at April 4, 202150,335 $503 $827,271 $477,279 (5,611)$(327,835)$(138,126)$6,368 $845,460 
Balance at April 3, 2022Balance at April 3, 202250,335 $503 $826,682 $539,294 (6,093)$(353,071)$(66,638)$825 $947,595 

Belden Inc. Stockholders   Belden Inc. Stockholders  
AdditionalAccumulated
Other
Non-controllingAdditionalAccumulated
Other
Non-controlling
Common StockPaid-InRetainedTreasury StockComprehensive  Common StockPaid-InRetainedTreasury StockComprehensive 
SharesAmountCapitalEarningsSharesAmountIncome (Loss)InterestsTotal SharesAmountCapitalEarningsSharesAmountIncome (Loss)InterestsTotal
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 201950,335 $503 $811,955 $518,004 (4,877)$(307,197)$(63,418)$5,972 $965,819 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle— — — (2,916)— — — — (2,916)
Net loss— — — (11,189)— — — (30)(11,219)
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 202050,335 $503 $823,605 $450,876 (5,692)$(332,552)$(191,851)$6,470 $757,051 
Net incomeNet income— — — 28,666 — — — 75 28,741 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 22,323 (150)22,173 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 53,725 (197)53,528 
Acquisition of business with noncontrolling interestsAcquisition of business with noncontrolling interests— — — — — — — 20 20 
Retirement Savings Plan stock contributionsRetirement Savings Plan stock contributions— — (493)— 45 2,496 — — 2,003 
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeituresExercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (542)— 370 — — (172)Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (723)— 541 — — (182)
Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeituresConversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (2,631)— 29 1,800 — — (831)Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures— — (2,403)— 27 1,680 — — (723)
Share repurchase program— — — — (592)(21,239)— — (21,239)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— — 3,708 — — — — — 3,708 Share-based compensation— — 7,285 — — — — — 7,285 
Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)— — — (2,288)— — — — (2,288)Common stock dividends ($0.05 per share)— — — (2,263)— — — — (2,263)
Balance at March 29, 202050,335 $503 $812,490 $501,611 (5,433)$(326,266)$(41,095)$5,792 $953,035 
Balance at April 4, 2021Balance at April 4, 202150,335 $503 $827,271 $477,279 (5,611)$(327,835)$(138,126)$6,368 $845,460 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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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, 2020:2021:
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 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Business Description
We are a global supplier of specialty networking solutions built around 2 global business platformsbusinesses - Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions.  Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions enables customers to transmit and secure data, sound, and video for mission critical 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 April 4, 2021,3, 2022, the 94th93rd day of our fiscal year 2021.2022. Our fiscal second and third quarters each have 91 days. The three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021 included 93 days and March 29, 2020 included 94 and 89 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 months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, 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) and for impairment testing (see Notes 4 and 10)11). We did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021 and March 29, 2020.2021.
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 April 4, 2021,3, 2022, 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.
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During the three months ended March 29, 2020, we paid the sellers of Snell Advanced Media (SAM) the full earnout consideration of $31.4 million in cash in accordance with the purchase agreement. SAM was acquired on February 8, 2018 and was included in the Grass Valley disposal group.
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 material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.
As of April 4, 2021,3, 2022, we were party to bank guaranties, standby letters of credit, bank guaranties, and surety bonds totaling $7.1$7.4 million, $6.0$6.2 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.
Noncontrolling Interest
We have a 51% ownership percentage in a joint venture with Shanghai Hi-Tech Control System Co, Ltd (Hite). The purpose of the joint venture is to develop and provide certain Industrial Automation Solutions products and integrated solutions to customers in China. Belden and Hite are committed to fund $1.53 million and $1.47 million, respectively, to the joint venture in the future. The joint venture is determined to not have sufficient equity at risk; therefore, it is considered a variable interest entity. We have determined that Belden is the primary beneficiary of the joint venture, due to both our ownership percentage and our control over the activities of the joint venture that most significantly impact its economic performance based on the terms of the joint venture agreement with Hite. Because Belden is the primary beneficiary of the joint venture, we have consolidated the joint venture in our financial statements. The results of the joint venture attributable to Hite’s ownership are presented as net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The joint venture is not material to our Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated financial statements as of or for the periods ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021 and March 29, 2020.2021.
Furthermore, certain
Certain subsidiaries of our Opterna and OTN Systems N.V. (OTN) businesses,included noncontrolling interests, which we acquired in Aprilgenerated an immaterial amount of 2019 and January 2021, respectively, include noncontrolling interests.Opterna's annual revenues. Because we havehad a controlling financial interest in these subsidiaries, they are consolidated into our financial statements. The results of these subsidiaries were consolidated into our financial statements, as ofand the respective acquisition dates. The results that arewere attributable to the noncontrolling interest holders arewere presented as net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. An immaterial amountDuring the fourth quarter of 2021, we purchased Opterna's annual revenues are generated from transactions with the noncontrolling interests. The subsidiaries of Opterna and OTN that include noncontrolling interests arefor a purchase price of $2.3 million.

A subsidiary of OTN Systems includes a noncontrolling interest. Because we have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary, it is consolidated into our financial statements. This subsidiary that includes a noncontrolling interest is not material to our Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated financial statements as of or for the periods ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021 and March 29, 2020.2021.
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.



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The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by major product category.
Broadband & 5GCyber-securityIndustrial AutomationSmart BuildingsTotal 
Revenues 
Broadband
 & 5G
Industrial AutomationSmart BuildingsTotal 
Revenues 
Three Months Ended April 3, 2022Three Months Ended April 3, 2022(In thousands)
Enterprise SolutionsEnterprise Solutions$121,805 $— $146,625 $268,430 
Industrial Automation SolutionsIndustrial Automation Solutions— 341,941 — 341,941 
TotalTotal$121,805 $341,941 $146,625 $610,371 
Three Months Ended April 4, 2021Three Months Ended April 4, 2021(In thousands)Three Months Ended April 4, 2021 
Enterprise SolutionsEnterprise Solutions$105,091 $$$121,264 $226,355 Enterprise Solutions$105,091 $— $121,264 $226,355 
Industrial Solutions27,705 282,321 310,026 
Total$105,091 $27,705 $282,321 $121,264 $536,381 
Three Months Ended March 29, 2020 
Enterprise Solutions$96,103 $$$116,110 $212,213 
Industrial Solutions25,719 225,594 251,313 
Industrial Automation SolutionsIndustrial Automation Solutions— 282,328 — 282,328 
TotalTotal$96,103 $25,719 $225,594 $116,110 $463,526 Total$105,091 $282,328 $121,264 $508,683 
The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the location of the customer purchasing the product.
AmericasEMEAAPACTotal Revenues
Three Months Ended April 4, 2021(In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions$162,676 $37,936 $25,743 $226,355 
Industrial Solutions185,148 81,280 43,598 310,026 
Total$347,824 $119,216 $69,341 $536,381 
Three Months Ended March 29, 2020   
Enterprise Solutions$155,429 $35,862 $20,922 $212,213 
Industrial Solutions156,400 65,966 28,947 251,313 
Total$311,829 $101,828 $49,869 $463,526 
AmericasEMEAAPACTotal Revenues
Three Months Ended April 3, 2022(In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions$204,386 $39,389 $24,655 $268,430 
Industrial Automation Solutions204,310 90,451 47,180 341,941 
Total$408,696 $129,840 $71,835 $610,371 
Three Months Ended April 4, 2021   
Enterprise Solutions$162,675 $37,936 $25,744 $226,355 
Industrial Automation Solutions166,223 75,096 41,009 282,328 
Total$328,898 $113,032 $66,753 $508,683 
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. Generally, we determine relative selling price using the prices charged to customers on a standalone basis. 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 usingTypically, payments are due after control transfers, which is less than one year from satisfaction of the prices charged to customers on a standalone basis.performance obligation.
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 months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021 nor March 29, 2020.2021.
The following table presents estimated and accrued variable consideration:
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(in thousands)
Accrued rebates$23,415 $17,672 
Accrued returns13,155 10,491 
Price adjustments recognized against gross accounts receivable30,207 26,837 

April 3, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Accrued rebates included in accrued liabilities$28,897 $55,520 
Accrued returns included in accrued liabilities11,492 12,500 
Price adjustments recognized against gross accounts receivable22,742 23,035 
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Depending on the terms of an arrangement, we may defer the recognition of some 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 whenwhen or as the services are performed depending on the terms of the arrangement. As of April 4, 2021,3, 2022, total deferred revenue was $83.8$31.4 million, and of this amount, $58.0$23.9 million is expected to be recognized within the next twelve months, and the remaining $25.8$7.5 million is long-termlong-term and is expected to be recognized over a period greater than twelve months.
The following table presents deferred revenue activity:activity during the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021:
Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$77,648 $70,070 
New deferrals24,505 23,830 
Acquisition of OTN5,997 
Revenue recognized(24,387)(24,415)
Ending balance$83,763 $69,485 
20222021
(In thousands)
Beginning balance at January 1$19,390 $11,130 
New deferrals8,857 3,751 
Acquisitions6,567 5,997 
Revenue recognized(3,365)(1,272)
Balance at the end of Q1$31,449 $19,606 
Service-type warranties represent $10.9$9.0 million of the deferred revenue balance at April 4, 2021,3, 2022, and of this amount $3.9$4.2 million is expected to be recognized in the next twelve months, and the remaining $7.0$4.8 million is long-term and will be recognized over a period greater than twelve months.
As of April 3, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we did not have any material contract assets recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. 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. TotalWe did not have any capitalized sales commissions was $6.1 millionon our balance sheet as of April 4, 20213, 2022 and $3.0 million as of March 29, 2020.December 31, 2021. The following table presents sales commissions that are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses:
Three Months ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
Sales commissions$3,877 $4,175 
Three Months Ended
April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands)
Sales commissions$5,223 $3,782 
Note 3:  Acquisitions
OTN Systems N.V.NetModule AG
We acquired 100% of the shares of OTNNetModule AG (NetModule) on January 29, 2021March 3, 2022 for a preliminary purchase price, net of cash acquired of $73.3 million. OTN,$23.5 million, which was funded with cash on hand. NetModule, based in Olen, Belgium,Bern, Switzerland, is a leading provider of easy to usereliable, fast and highly-reliablesecure wireless network solutions tailored for specific applicationsinfrastructures through advanced capabilities in harsh, mission-critical environments. The acquisition5G and WiFi6 technologies in a variety of OTN supports one of our key strategic priorities related tomission critical industries with a strong focus on mass transit and intelligent traffic systems within the growing demand for industrial automation by adding proprietary technology and mission-critical hardware and software products for more complete end-to-end solutions. transportation vertical. The results of OTNNetModule have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from March 3, 2022, and are reported within the Industrial Automation Solutions segment. The NetModule acquisition was not material to our financial position or results of operations.

macmon secure GmbH
We acquired macmon secure GmbH (Macmon) on January 17, 2022, for a preliminary purchase price, net of cash acquired of $42.4 million, which was funded with cash on hand. Macmon, based in Berlin, Germany, is a leading provider of products and services that secure network infrastructures in a variety of mission critical industries. The results of Macmon have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from January 29, 2021,17, 2022, and are reported within the Industrial Automation Solutions segment. Belden assumed $1.8 millionThe Macmon acquisition was not material to our results of OTN's debt as part of the transaction, which was subsequently paid on the acquisition date. A subsidiary of OTN includes a noncontrolling interest. Because OTN has a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary, it is consolidated into our financial statements. The results that are attributable to the noncontrolling interest holder are presented as net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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The following table summarizes the estimated, preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of January 29, 202117, 2022 (in thousands):
Receivables$7,617 
Inventories12,8051,836 
Other current assets5,240173 
Property, plant and equipment602160 
Intangible assets33,50022,248 
Goodwill39,33731,258 
Operating lease right-of-use assets2,250 
Other long-lived assets7062,979 
   Total assets acquired$102,05758,654 
Accounts payable$5,931371 
Accrued liabilities9,991 
Long-term debt1,841 
Post retirement benefits2,9174,079 
Deferred income taxes5,3725,828 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,8702,534 
Other long-term liabilities7713,401 
   Total liabilities assumed$28,69316,213 
Net assets$73,364 
Noncontrolling interests20 
Net assets attributable to Belden$73,34442,441 
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, and 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.
The preliminary fair value of acquired receivables is $1.8 million, which is equivalent to its gross contractual amount. 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 $7.6 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).
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 the expansion of industrial automation product offerings in complete end-to-end solutions. Our tax basis in the acquired goodwill is 0.zero. The intangible assets related to the Macmon acquisition consisted of the following:


Fair ValueAmortization Period
(In thousands)(In years)
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Developed technologies$18,825 4.0
Customer relationships2,282 15.0
Trademarks1,141 2.0
Total intangible assets subject to amortization$22,248 
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Goodwill$31,258 n/a
Total intangible assets not subject to amortization$31,258 
Total intangible assets$53,506 
Weighted average amortization period5.0
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The intangible assets related to the acquisition consisted of the following:
Fair ValueAmortization Period
(In thousands)(In years)
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Developed technologies$20,000 5.0
Customer relationships7,500 12.0
Sales backlog3,500 0.9
Trademarks1,500 2.0
Non-compete agreements1,000 2.0
Total intangible assets subject to amortization$33,500 
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Goodwill$39,337 n/a
Total intangible assets not subject to amortization$39,337 
Total intangible assets$72,837 
Weighted average amortization period5.9
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. The useful life of the non-compete agreements was based on the term of the agreements.

Our consolidated revenues and income before taxes for the three months ended April 4, 2021 included $4.1 million and ($3.4 million), respectively, from OTN. For the three months ended April 4, 2021, income before taxes included $0.3 million of severance and other restructuring costs, $1.6 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $0.8 million of cost of sales related to the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value.

The following table illustrates the unaudited pro forma effect on operating results as if the OTN acquisition had been completed as of January 1, 2020.

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Revenues$536,780 $468,700 
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Belden common stockholders28,216 9,697 
Diluted income from continuing operations per share attributable to Belden common stockholders$0.63 $0.21 
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.

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Opterna International Corp.
Our acquisition of Opterna International Corp. (Opterna) in 2019 included potential earn-out consideration. As of the acquisition date, we estimated the fair value of the earn-out to be $5.8 million. As of April 4,The earn-out period ended in 2021, and the financial targets tied to the earn-out were not expected to be achieved. We reduced the earn-out liability to 0zero and recognized a $5.8 million benefit in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the three months ended April 4, 2021. This benefit was excluded from Segment EBITDA of our Enterprise Solutions segment.
Note 4: Assets Held for SaleDisposals
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. When we classify a disposal group as held for sale, we test for impairment. An impairment charge is recognized when the carrying value of the disposal group exceeds the estimated fair value, less costs to sell. We also cease depreciation and amortization for assets classified as held for sale.
During the first quarter of 2021, we committed to a plan to sell anour oil and gas cable business and determinedin Brazil that we met all of the criteria to classify the assets and liabilities of this business, formerly part of the Industrial Automation Solutions segment, as held for sale. The business is part ofAt such time, the Industrial Solutions segment. The carrying value of the disposal group exceeded the fair value less costs to sell, which we determined based upon the expected sale price, by $3.4 million. Therefore, we recognized an impairment charge in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses equal to this amount in the first quarter of 2021. The impairment charge iswas excluded from Segment EBITDA of our Industrial Automation Solutions segment. The following table providesWe completed the major classessale of assetsour oil and liabilities classified as heldgas cable business in Brazil during the second quarter of 2021 for sale. In addition,$10.9 million, net of cash delivered with the disposal group had $0.9 million of accumulated other comprehensive income at April 4, 2021.
Cash$298 
Receivables7,660 
Inventories2,033 
Other current assets3,189 
Property, plant and equipment2,487 
Other long-lived assets612 
   Total assets held for sale$16,279 
Accounts payable$659 
Accrued liabilities4,896 
   Total liabilities held for sale$5,555 
Net assets$10,724 
business.

Note 5:  Discontinued Operations
DuringOn February 7, 2022, we signed a definitive agreement to divest Tripwire for $350 million in cash, and completed the fourth quartertransaction on February 22, 2022. We recognized a loss on disposal of 2019, we committed to a plan to sell Grass Valley, and at such time, met alldiscontinued operations, net of tax of $4.6 million during the criteria to classify the assets and liabilities of this business as held for sale. Furthermore, we determined athree months ended April 3, 2022. The divestiture of Grass Valley representedTripwire represents a strategic shift that is expected to have a major impact onimpacting our operations and financial results. As a result, the Grass ValleyTripwire disposal group, which was included in our EnterpriseIndustrial Automation Solutions segment, wasis reported within discontinued operations. The Grass Valley disposal group excluded certain Grass Valley pension liabilities that we retained. We also ceased depreciating and amortizing the assets of the disposal group once they met the held for sale criteria during the fourth quarter of 2019.



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We completed the sale of Grass Valley to Black Dragon Capital on July 2, 2020 for gross cash consideration of $120.0 million, or approximately $56.2 million net of cash delivered with the business. The sale also included deferred consideration consisting of a $175.0 million seller’s note that is expected to mature in 2025, up to $88 million in PIK (payment-in-kind) interest on the seller’s note, and $178.0 million in potential earnout payments. The seller’s note accrues PIK interest at an annual rate of 8.5%. During the three months ended April 4, 2021, the seller's note accrued interest of $3.7 million, which we reserved for based on our expected loss allowance methodology. Based upon a third party valuation specialist using certain assumptions in a Monte Carlo analysis, the estimated fair value of the seller’s note is $34.9 million, which we recorded in Other Long-Lived Assets. We accounted for the earnout under a loss recovery approach and did not record an asset as of the disposal date. Any subsequent recognition of an earnout will be based on the gain contingency guidance.

As part of the transaction, we also invested $3.0 million for a 9% equity interest in Grass Valley with the right to put the equity back to Black Dragon Capital. We exercised our right during the fourth quarter of 2020 and sold our 9% equity interest in Grass Valley to Black Dragon Capital for $2.7 million. We deconsolidated Grass Valley as of July 2, 2020 and accounted for our equity interest under the cost method for the period that we owned a 9% interest in Grass Valley. Grass Valley's operating results for periods after July 2, 2020 are not included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the operating results of the Tripwire disposal group forup to the three months ended March 29, 2020 (in thousands)February 22, 2022 disposal date during the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively :

Revenues$51,049 
Cost of sales(35,202)
Gross profit15,847 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(17,519)
Research and development expenses(8,499)
Asset impairment of discontinued operations(23,197)
Interest expense, net(206)
Non-operating pension cost(85)
Loss before taxes$(33,659)
January 1, 2022 - February 22, 2022January 1, 2021 - April 4, 2021
(In thousands)
Revenues$12,067 $27,698 
Cost of sales(3,256)(5,257)
Gross profit8,811 22,441 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(8,185)(10,819)
Research and development expenses(5,528)(8,888)
Amortization of intangible assets(638)(1,954)
Income (loss) before taxes$(5,540)$780 

We wrote downDuring the carrying value of Grass Valley and recognized asset impairments totaling $23.2 million in the three months eended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, thnded March 29, 2020. 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.
The Grass Valleye Tripwire disposal group had capital expendituresexpenditures of approximately $7.9$0.0 million and incurred stock-based$0.7 million, respectively, and recognized share-based compensation incomeexpense of $0.9$0.2 million during the three months ended March 29, 2020.and $0.7 million, respectively. The disposal group did not have any significant non-cash charges for investing activities during the three months ended March 29, 2020April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021.
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The following table provides the major classes of assets and liabilities of the disposal group as of December 31, 2021:
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,194 
Receivables, net28,773 
Inventories, net150 
Other current assets7,418 
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation6,250 
Operating lease right-of-use assets3,893 
Goodwill331,024 
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization63,541 
Deferred income taxes834 
Other long-lived assets5,325 
Total assets of Tripwire disposal group$449,402 
Liabilities:
Accounts payable$6,458 
Accrued liabilities56,208 
Deferred income taxes10,964 
Long-term operating lease liabilities5,257 
Other long-term liabilities20,192 
Total liabilities of Tripwire disposal group$99,079 

The Tripwire disposal group also had $3.4 million of accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2021.
Note 6:  Reportable Segments
We are organized around 2 global business platforms:businesses: Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions. Each of the global business platformsbusinesses represents a reportable segment. In conjunction with the Tripwire divestiture during the first quarter of 2022, we changed the name of our former Industrial Solutions segment to Industrial Automation Solutions. The composition of the segment did not change as a result of this name change.

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.revenues. 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. Inter-company revenues between our segments is not material.
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Enterprise SolutionsIndustrial SolutionsTotal SegmentsEnterprise SolutionsIndustrial Automation SolutionsTotal Segments
(In thousands) (In thousands)
As of and for the three months ended April 3, 2022As of and for the three months ended April 3, 2022   
Segment RevenuesSegment Revenues$268,430 $341,941 $610,371 
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA30,821 67,528 98,349 
Depreciation expenseDepreciation expense5,426 5,800 11,226 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles4,097 4,720 8,817 
Amortization of software development intangible assetsAmortization of software development intangible assets22 985 1,007 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costsSeverance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs328 3,395 3,723 
Segment assetsSegment assets574,494 628,290 1,202,784 
As of and for the three months ended April 4, 2021As of and for the three months ended April 4, 2021   As of and for the three months ended April 4, 2021   
Segment revenues$226,355 $310,026 $536,381 
Affiliate revenues331 23 354 
Segment RevenuesSegment Revenues$226,355 $282,328 $508,683 
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA28,106 51,363 79,469 Segment EBITDA28,291 47,611 75,902 
Depreciation expenseDepreciation expense5,350 6,210 11,560 Depreciation expense5,363 5,364 10,727 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles4,336 5,611 9,947 Amortization of intangibles4,336 3,657 7,993 
Amortization of software development intangible assetsAmortization of software development intangible assets32 657 689 Amortization of software development intangible assets32 377 409 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costsSeverance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs1,915 3,256 5,171 Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs1,952 3,219 5,171 
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestituresAdjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures(6,286)6,907 621 Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures(6,307)(67)(6,374)
Asset impairmentsAsset impairments— 6,995 6,995 
Segment assetsSegment assets476,742 582,585 1,059,327 Segment assets476,217 560,351 1,036,568 
As of and for the three months ended March 29, 2020   
Segment revenues$212,213 $251,313 $463,526 
Affiliate revenues224 230 
Segment EBITDA24,712 35,527 60,239 
Depreciation expense5,081 5,201 10,282 
Amortization of intangibles5,504 10,681 16,185 
Amortization of software development intangible assets55 275 330 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs2,550 1,069 3,619 
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures20 20 
Segment assets503,658 468,600 972,258 
The following table is a reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’ Revenues and EBITDA to consolidated revenues and consolidated income from continuing operations before taxes, respectively. 
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Total Segment and Consolidated RevenuesTotal Segment and Consolidated Revenues$536,381 $463,526 Total Segment and Consolidated Revenues$610,371 $508,683 
Total Segment EBITDATotal Segment EBITDA$79,469 $60,239 Total Segment EBITDA$98,349 $75,902 
Depreciation expenseDepreciation expense(11,226)(10,727)
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles(9,947)(16,185)Amortization of intangibles(8,817)(7,993)
Depreciation expense(11,560)(10,282)
Amortization of software development intangible assetsAmortization of software development intangible assets(1,007)(409)
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (1)Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (1)(5,171)(3,619)Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (1)(3,723)(5,171)
Amortization of software development intangible assets(689)(330)
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures (2)(621)(20)
Asset impairments (2)Asset impairments (2)— (6,995)
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures (3)Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures (3)— 6,374 
EliminationsEliminations(33)(95)Eliminations(55)(33)
Consolidated operating incomeConsolidated operating income51,448 29,708 Consolidated operating income73,521 50,948 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(15,511)(13,324)Interest expense, net(14,411)(15,511)
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment(6,392)— 
Total non-operating pension benefitTotal non-operating pension benefit684 699 Total non-operating pension benefit1,200 684 
Consolidated income from continuing operations before taxesConsolidated income from continuing operations before taxes$36,621 $17,083 Consolidated income from continuing operations before taxes$53,918 $36,121 

(1) Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs for the three months ended April 3, 2022 primarily relate to our Acquisition Integration Program. See Note 12, Severance, Restructuring, and12. Costs for the three months ended April 4, 2021 primarily relate to our Acquisition Integration Activities,Program and completed Cost Reduction Program.
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(2) During the three months ended April 4, 2021, we recognized a $3.6 million impairment on assets held and used and a $3.4 million impairment on assets held for details.sale. See Note 11.
(2)(3) During the three months ended April 4, 2021, we reduced the Opterna earn-out liability by $5.8$5.8 million recognized a $3.6 million impairment on assets held and used, recognized a $3.4 million impairment on assets held for sale,, collected $1.4 million of receivables associated with the sale of Grass Valley that were previously written off, and recognized cost of sales of $0.8 million related to purchase accounting adjustments of acquired inventory to fair value for the OTN Systems acquisition. During the three months ended March 29, 2020, we recognized cost of sales related to purchase accounting adjustments of acquired inventory to fair value for the SPC acquisition.

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Note 7: Income (loss) per Share
The following table presents the basis for the income (loss) per share computations:
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations$28,741 $14,891 Income from continuing operations$44,096 $29,065 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest75 (30)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest75 
Income from continuing operations attributable to Belden stockholdersIncome from continuing operations attributable to Belden stockholders28,666 14,921 Income from continuing operations attributable to Belden stockholders44,093 28,990 
Add: Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxAdd: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(26,110)Add: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3,685)(324)
Net income (loss) attributable to Belden stockholders$28,666 $(11,189)
Add: Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxAdd: Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax(4,567)— 
Net income attributable to Belden stockholdersNet income attributable to Belden stockholders$35,841 $28,666 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, basicWeighted average shares outstanding, basic44,679 45,390 Weighted average shares outstanding, basic44,811 44,679 
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalentsEffect of dilutive common stock equivalents366 148 Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents756 366 
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted45,045 45,538  Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted45,567 45,045 
For the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, diluted weighted average shares outstanding exclude outstanding equity awards of 1.1 million and 1.3 million, and 1.4 million, respectively, whichas they are anti-dilutive. In addition, for the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awardsawards of 0.40.1 million and 0.30.4 million, respectively, becausebecause the related performance conditions have not been satisfied.
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 8: Credit Losses
Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments prospectively. This ASU replaces the incurred loss impairment model with an expected credit loss impairment model for financial instruments, including trade receivables. The amendment requires entities to consider forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses, resulting in earlier recognition of losses for receivables that are current or not yet due, which were not considered under the previous accounting guidance. Upon adoption, we recorded a noncash cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings of $2.9 million. Of this amount, $1.0 million related to our continuing operations and $1.9 million related to our discontinued operations.
We are exposed to credit losses primarily through sales of products and services. Our expected loss allowance methodology for accounts receivable is developed using historical collection experience, current and future economic and market conditions and a review of the current status of customers' trade accounts receivables. Due to the short-term nature of such receivables, the estimated amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected is based on aging of the accounts receivable balances and the financial condition of customers. Additionally, specific allowance amounts are established to record the appropriate provision for customers that have a higher probability of default. Our monitoring activities include timely account reconciliation, dispute resolution, payment confirmation, consideration of customers' financial condition and macroeconomic conditions. Balances are written off when determined to be uncollectible.

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Estimates are used to determine the allowance, which is based upon an assessment of anticipated payments as well as other historical, current and future information that is reasonably available. The following table presents the activity in the trade receivables allowance for doubtful accounts for our continuing operations for the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, respectively:
Three Months ended20222021
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$5,150 $2,569 
Adoption adjustment1,011 
Beginning balance at January 1Beginning balance at January 1$4,864 $5,085 
Current period provision Current period provision82 (172) Current period provision846 52 
Acquisitions Acquisitions319 — 
Write-offs Write-offs(57) Write-offs(667)(47)
Recoveries collected Recoveries collected(23)(9) Recoveries collected(50)(23)
Fx impact Fx impact(17)(213) Fx impact(19)(17)
Ending balance$5,135 $3,186 
Q1 ending balanceQ1 ending balance$5,293 $5,050 
Note 9:  Inventories
The following table presents the major classes of inventories as of April 4, 20213, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively:
April 4, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In thousands)
Raw materials$122,210 $106,514 
Work-in-process38,204 32,011 
Finished goods149,860 141,042 
Gross inventories310,274 279,567 
Excess and obsolete reserves(34,869)(32,269)
Net inventories$275,405 $247,298 

April 3, 2022December 31, 2021
 (In thousands)
Raw materials$173,524 $157,315 
Work-in-process47,361 43,644 
Finished goods221,226 189,907 
Gross inventories442,111 390,866 
Excess and obsolete reserves(45,614)(45,663)
Net inventories$396,497 $345,203 
Note 10:  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 1517 years; some of which include extension and termination options for an additional 15 years or within 1 year, respectively. 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 months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, 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 most of our leases 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.


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We are party to a lease guarantee, whereby Belden has covenanted the lease payments for one of Snell Advanced Media's (SAM) property leases through its 2035 expiration date. The lease guarantee was executed in 2018 following the acquisition of SAM, which we subsequently sold on July 2, 2020 as part of the Grass Valley disposal group (see Note 5).group. This lease guarantee was retained by Belden and not transferred to Black Dragon Capital as part of the sale of Grass Valley. Belden would be required to make lease payments only if the primary obligor, Black Dragon Capital, fails to make the payments. As of April 4, 2021,3, 2022, the SAM lease has approximately $21.5 $19.2 million of lease payments remaining, but we doremaining. We have not believe that it is probable that we have incurredrecorded a liability from theassociated with this guarantee.
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The components of lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$3,848 $3,597 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use asset$33 $33 
Interest on lease liabilities
Total finance lease cost$36 $38 

Three Months Ended
April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$5,428 $4,430 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use asset$288 $32 
Interest on lease liabilities
Total finance lease cost$294 $35 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$4,135 $3,791 
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Financing cash flows from finance leases43 46 

Three Months Ended
April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$4,776 $3,671 
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Financing cash flows from finance leases43 41 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
April 4, 2021December 31, 2020April 3, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands, except lease term and discount rate)(In thousands, except lease term and discount rate)
Operating leases:Operating leases:Operating leases:
Total operating lease right-of-use assetsTotal operating lease right-of-use assets$54,660 $54,787 Total operating lease right-of-use assets$80,219 $75,571 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities$15,300 $14,742 Accrued liabilities$16,818 $16,377 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities45,642 46,398 Long-term operating lease liabilities65,943 61,967 
Total operating lease liabilitiesTotal operating lease liabilities$60,942 $61,140 Total operating lease liabilities$82,761 $78,344 
Finance leases:Finance leases:Finance leases:
Other long-lived assets, at costOther long-lived assets, at cost$729 $764 Other long-lived assets, at cost$3,799 $3,650 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(481)(483)Accumulated depreciation(849)(557)
Other long-lived assets, netOther long-lived assets, net$248 $281 Other long-lived assets, net$2,950 $3,093 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease TermWeighted Average Remaining Lease TermWeighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leasesOperating leases5 years5 yearsOperating leases7 years6 years
Finance leasesFinance leases3 years3 yearsFinance leases4 years4 years
Weighted Average Discount RateWeighted Average Discount RateWeighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leasesOperating leases6.5 %6.6 %Operating leases5.0 %4.8 %
Finance leasesFinance leases4.7 %4.9 %Finance leases4.3 %4.4 %






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The following table summarizes maturities of lease liabilities as of April 4, 20213, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively:

April 4, 2021December 31, 2020
(In thousands)
2021$15,011 $19,250 
202217,317 16,305 
202313,299 12,552 
202410,240 9,516 
20259,158 8,718 
Thereafter9,062 8,901 
Total$74,087 $75,242 

April 3, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
2022$16,034 $20,691 
202317,956 16,853 
202414,583 13,662 
202513,249 12,348 
202611,379 10,466 
Thereafter23,793 17,967 
Total$96,994 $91,987 
Note 11:  Long-Lived Assets
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
We recognized depreciation expense in income from continuing operations of $11.6$11.2 million and $10.3$10.7 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, respectively.
We recognized amortization expense related to our intangible assetsin income from continuing operations of $10.6$9.8 million and $16.5$8.4 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, respectively.
InterimAsset Impairment Test
During the first quarter of 2021, we committed to a plan to sell anour oil and gas cable business in Brazil, and recognized an impairment charge of $3.4 million. million during the three months ended April 4, 2021. During the second quarter of 2021, we completed the sale of this business. See Note 4.
During
Also in the first quarter of 2021, we also performed a recoverability test onover certain held and used long-lived assets in our Industrial Automation Solutions segment due to the presence of impairment indicators stemming from the increased probability of selling the assets.segment. We determined that the carrying values of the assets were not recoverable and recognized a $3.6 million impairment charge in Selling, General and Administrative Expensesduring the three months ended April 4, 2021 to write them down to fair value. This impairment charge iswas excluded from Segment EBITDA of our Industrial Automation Solutions segment.
Note 12:  Severance, Restructuring, and Acquisition Integration Activities
Cost Reduction Program
During the fourth quarter of 2019, we began a cost reduction program to improve performance and enhance margins by streamlining the organizational structure and investing in technology to drive productivity. We recognized $2.3 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three months ended April 4, 2021 and an immaterial amount during the three months ended March 29, 2020. These costs were incurred by both the Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments. The cost reduction program is expected to deliver an estimated $60 million reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses on an annual basis. We expect to incur incremental costs of approximately $6 million for this program in 2021.
Acquisition Integration Program
We are integrating our recent acquisitions such as OTN, SPC, and Opterna with our existing businesses. The restructuring and integration activities were focused on achievingbusinesses to achieve desired cost savings, bywhich are primarily focused on consolidating existing and acquired facilities andas well as other support functions. The Industrial Automation Solutions segment incurred $3.0 million of restructuring and integration costs during the three months ended April 3, 2022 related to the Macmon, NetModule and OTN Systems acquisitions. We expect to incur approximately $7 million of incremental costs for this program in 2022. The Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions segments recognized $1.8 million and $2.2 million of severance and other restructuring and integration costs for this program during the three months ended April 4, 2021 related to the OTN Systems and March 29, 2020, respectively. These costs were incurred by the Enterprise Solutions segment. We expect to incur incremental costs of approximately $2.4 million for this program in 2021.


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The following table summarizes the costs by segment of the programs described above as well as other immaterial programs and acquisition integration activities during the three months ended April 4, 2021 and March 29, 2020:
Severance     Other
Restructuring and
Integration Costs
Total Costs     
Three Months Ended April 4, 2021(In thousands)
Enterprise Solutions$1,044 $871 $1,915 
Industrial Solutions1,367 1,889 3,256 
Total$2,411 $2,760 $5,171 
Three Months Ended March 29, 2020
Enterprise Solutions$(632)$3,182 $2,550 
Industrial Solutions(955)2,024 1,069 
Total$(1,587)$5,206 $3,619 
Opterna acquisitions.
The other restructuring and integration costs incurred during the first quarter of 2022 and 2021 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. Furthermore, there were no significant severance accrual balances as of April 3, 2022 or December 31, 2021.




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The following table summarizes the severance and other restructuring and integration costs of the various programsAcquisition Integration Program 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
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In Thousands)
Cost of sales$260 $45 
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,911 3,574 
Total$5,171 $3,619 
Accrued Severance

The table below sets forth severance activity that occurred for the Cost Reduction Program as well as the Acquisition Integration Program described above. The balances below are included in accrued liabilities.

Three Months ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$7,085 $19,575 
    New charges2,060 2,529 
    Cash payments(1,798)(4,483)
    Foreign currency translation49 (89)
    Other adjustments(4,147)
Ending balance$7,396 $13,385 
The other adjustments were the result of changes in estimates. We experienced higher than expected voluntary turnover, and as a result, certain approved severance actions were not taken.

Three Months Ended
April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands)
Cost of sales$372 $— 
Selling, general and administrative expenses2,611 1,768 
Total$2,983 $1,768 


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Note 13:  Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowing Arrangements
The carrying values of our long-term debt were as follows:
April 4, 2021December 31, 2020April 3, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Revolving credit agreement due 2022$$
Revolving credit agreement due 2026Revolving credit agreement due 2026$— $— 
Senior subordinated notes:Senior subordinated notes:Senior subordinated notes:
4.125% Senior subordinated notes due 20264.125% Senior subordinated notes due 2026— 227,240 
3.375% Senior subordinated notes due 20273.375% Senior subordinated notes due 2027502,470 511,290 
3.875% Senior subordinated notes due 20283.875% Senior subordinated notes due 2028410,865 428,295 3.875% Senior subordinated notes due 2028390,810 397,670 
3.375% Senior subordinated notes due 2027528,255 550,665 
4.125% Senior subordinated notes due 2026234,780 244,740 
2.875% Senior subordinated notes due 2025352,170 367,110 
3.375% Senior subordinated notes due 20313.375% Senior subordinated notes due 2031334,980 340,860 
Total senior subordinated notesTotal senior subordinated notes1,526,070 1,590,810 Total senior subordinated notes1,228,260 1,477,060 
Less unamortized debt issuance costs Less unamortized debt issuance costs(16,362)(17,084) Less unamortized debt issuance costs(14,621)(17,069)
Long-term debtLong-term debt$1,509,708 $1,573,726 Long-term debt$1,213,639 $1,459,991 
Revolving Credit Agreement due 20222026
OurOn June 2, 2021, we entered into an amended and restated Revolving Credit Agreement that provides a $400.0$300.0 million multi-currency asset-based revolving credit facility (the Revolver). The maturity date of the Revolver is June 2, 2026. 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.,United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom 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. Outstanding borrowings in the U.S. and Canada may also, at our election, be priced on a base rate plus a spread that ranges from 0.25% — 0.75%, depending on our leverage position. We pay a commitment fee on our available borrowing capacitythe total commitments of 0.25%. In the event that we borrow more than 90% of our combined borrowing base or our borrowing base availability is less than $20.0 million, we are subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant. We paid approximately $2.3 million of fees associated with the amended Revolver, which will be amortized over its term using the effective interest method. As of April 4, 2021,3, 2022, we had no borrowings outstanding on the Revolver, and our available borrowing capacity was $269.2$292.5 million.
Senior Subordinated Notes
We had outstanding €200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior subordinated notes due 2026 (the 2026 Notes). In March 2022, we repurchased the full €200.0 million 2026 Notes outstanding for cash consideration of €204.1 million ($227.9 million), including a redemption premium, and recognized a $6.4 million loss on debt extinguishment including the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
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 April 3, 2022 is $502.5 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 2031 and 2028 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.
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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 April 4, 20213, 2022 is $410.9$390.8 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, 2026,2031 and 20252027 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€300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior subordinated notes due 20272031 (the 20272031 Notes). The carrying value of the 20272031 Notes as of April 4, 20213, 2022 is $528.3$335.0 million. The 20272031 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by our current and future domestic subsidiaries. The 20272031 Notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2028 2026, and 20252027 and with any future subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors,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 April 4, 2021 is $234.8 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 April 4, 2021 is $352.2 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.
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Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The fair value of our senior subordinated notes as of April 4, 20213, 2022 was approximately $1,558.5$1,185.6 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 $1,526.1$1,228.3 million as of April 4, 2021.3, 2022.
Note 14:  Net Investment Hedge
All of our euro denominated notes were issued by Belden Inc., a USD functional currency entity. As of April 4, 2021, €767.83, 2022, €567.8 million ofof 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 three months ended April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2021, and March 29, 2020, the transaction gain associated with the net investment hedge reported in other comprehensive income was $38.5$13.7 million and $54.7$38.5 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 29, 2020,April 3, 2022, we de-designated €532.2€200.0 million of our outstanding debt that was previously designated as a net investment hedge. After the de-designation, transaction gains or losses associated with this €532.2€200.0 million of debt are reported in income from continuing operations.

Note 15:  Income Taxes
For the three months ended April 4, 2021,3, 2022, we recognized income tax expense of $7.9$9.8 million representing an effective tax rate of 21.5%18.2%. The effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the effect of our foreign operations, including statutory tax rates differences and foreign tax credits.
For the three months ended March 29, 2020,April 4, 2021, we recognized income tax expense of $2.2$7.1 million representing an effective tax rate of 12.8%19.5%. The effective tax rate was primarily impacted by a $1.1 million incomethe effect of our foreign operations, including statutory tax benefit for certainrates differences and foreign tax credits in the three months ended March 29, 2020.credits.









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Note 16:  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 ObligationsOther Postretirement Obligations
Three Months EndedApril 4, 2021March 29, 2020April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
 (In thousands)
Service cost$886 $932 $$
Interest cost1,806 2,337 177 202 
Expected return on plan assets(3,668)(3,940)
Amortization of prior service cost28 44 
Actuarial losses (gains)979 677 (6)(19)
Net periodic benefit cost$31 $50 $180 $191 

 Pension ObligationsOther Postretirement Obligations
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
 (In thousands)
Service cost$911 $886 $$
Interest cost2,305 1,806 195 177 
Expected return on plan assets(3,963)(3,668)— — 
Amortization of prior service cost47 28 — — 
Actuarial losses (gains)236 979 (20)(6)
Net periodic benefit cost (income)$(464)$31 $181 $180 
Note 17:  Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes total comprehensive income (losses): 
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 Three Months Ended
 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
 (In thousands)
Net income$35,844 $28,741 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax3,762 52,764 
Adjustments to pension and postretirement liability, net of tax193 764 
Total comprehensive income39,799 82,269 
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests30 (122)
Comprehensive income attributable to Belden$39,769 $82,391 
 Three Months Ended
 April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
 (In thousands)
Net income (loss)$28,741 $(11,219)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0.0 million and $1.0 million tax, respectively52,764 21,790 
Adjustments to pension and postretirement liability, net of $0.2 million and $0.1 million tax, respectively764 383 
Total comprehensive income82,269 10,954 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(122)(180)
Comprehensive income attributable to Belden$82,391 $11,134 
The tax impacts of the foreign currency translation adjustments and pension liability adjustments in the table above are not material.
The accumulated balances related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, are as follows: 
Foreign Currency Translation ComponentPension and Other
 Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020$(131,181)$(60,670)$(191,851)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to Belden before reclassifications52,961 52,961 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)764 764 
Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss) attributable to Belden52,961 764 53,725 
Balance at April 4, 2021$(78,220)$(59,906)$(138,126)
Foreign Currency Translation ComponentPension and Other
 Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2021$(41,468)$(29,098)$(70,566)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Belden before reclassifications6,742 — 6,742 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(3,007)193 (2,814)
Net current period other comprehensive income attributable to Belden3,735 193 3,928 
Balance at April 3, 2022$(37,733)$(28,905)$(66,638)


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The following table summarizes the effects of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended April 4, 2021:3, 2022:
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 (1) (2)
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:Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan items:Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan items:
Actuarial lossesActuarial losses$973 (1)Actuarial losses$216 (1)
Prior service costPrior service cost28 (1)Prior service cost47 (1)
Total before taxTotal before tax1,001 Total before tax263 
Tax benefitTax benefit(237)Tax benefit(70)
Total net of taxTotal net of tax$764 Total net of tax$193 
(1) The amortization of these accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs (see Note 16).
(2) In addition, we reclassified $3.0 million of accumulated foreign currency translation gains associated with the sale of Tripwire.
Note 18: Share Repurchase
On November 29,In 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. During the three months ended April 4, 2021, we did not repurchase any stock. During the three months ended March 29, 2020,3, 2022, we repurchased 0.60.9 million shares of our common stock under the share repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $21.2$50.0 million at an average price per share of $35.85.$56.51. During the three months ended April 4, 2021, we did not repurchase any stock.
Note 19: Subsequent Event

On April 15, 2022, we acquired Communication Associates, Inc. (Communication Associates) for approximately $19 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was funded with cash on hand. Communication Associates is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama and designs, manufactures, and sells a range of plug-in RF filters used in outside plant HFC nodes. The results of Communication Associates will be reported within our Enterprise Solutions segment from the acquisition date.
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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 global supplier of specialty networking solutions built around two global business platformsbusinesses - Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions.  Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions enables customers to transmit and secure data, sound, and video for mission critical 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 20212022 have had varying effects on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Global Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our foremost focus has been on the health and safety of our employees and customers. In response to the outbreak, to protect the health and safety of our employees, we modified practices at our manufacturing locations and offices to adhere to guidance from the WHO, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other local health and governmental authorities with respect to social distancing, physical separation, personal protective equipment and sanitization. AsIn light of variant mutations of the virus, even as vaccinations become more prevalent and more employees return to our offices, many of these safeguards will continue.

Our suppliers, distributors, and other partners have similarly had their operations disrupted, and in regions of the world where infection rates have remained high, human suffering and market disruptions continue.have persisted. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by local or foreign governmental authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees and customers.
Foreign currencyCurrency
Our exposure to currency rate fluctuations primarily relates to exchange rate movements between the U.S. dollar and the Euro,euro, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Chinese yuan, Mexican peso, Australian dollar, British pound, Indian rupee and Brazilian real.Swiss franc. 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. Approximately 49% 45% of our consolidated revenues during the quarter ended April 4, 20213, 2022 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.




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Commodity pricesPrices
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. During periods of inflation, if we are unable to raise prices timely and sufficiently to recover our material costs, our earnings could decline. We are mindful of ongoing inflationary pressures and as a result, proactively implement selling price increases and cost control measures. TImportantly, however, therehere 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.
OTN acquisitionTripwire Divestiture
On February 7, 2022, we signed a definitive agreement to divest Tripwire for $350 million in cash, and completed the transaction on February 22, 2022. We acquired 100%recognized a loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax of $4.6 million during the three months ended April 3, 2022. See Note 5.
Debt Repurchase
During the three months ended April 3, 2022, we repurchased all of the shares€200.0 million aggregate principal amount of OTN4.125% senior subordinated notes previously due 2026. We recognized a $6.4 million loss on debt extinguishment for the premiums paid to the bond holders to retire the 2026 Notes and for the unamortized debt issuance costs on the 2026 Notes that we were required to write-off. See Note 13.
Macmon and NetModule Acquisitions
On January 29, 2021 for a purchase price, net of cash17, 2022, we acquired of $73.3 million. OTN, based in Olen, Belgium, isMacmon, a leading provider of easy to useproducts and highly-reliableservices that secure network solutions tailoredinfrastructures in a variety of mission critical industries, for specific applicationsapproximately $42.4 million, net of cash acquired. Headquartered in harsh, mission-critical environments. The acquisitionBerlin, Germany, Macmon brings proven products and technologies that protect network infrastructure and extend our offerings in the areas of OTN supports one of our key strategic priorities related to the growing demand for industrial automation by adding proprietary technologysegmentation, zoning and mission-critical hardware and software products for more complete end-to-end solutions. access control. The results of OTNMacmon have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from January 29, 2021,17, 2022, and are reported within the Industrial Automation Solutions segment. See Note 3.
Long-lived asset impairment
DuringOn March 3, 2022, we acquired NetModule, a leading provider of reliable, fast and secure wireless network infrastructures through advanced capabilities in 5G and WiFi6 technologies in a variety of mission critical industries with a strong focus on mass transit and intelligent traffic systems within the first quartertransportation vertical for approximately $23.5 million, net of 2021, we committedcash acquired. Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, NetModule contributes to aBelden’s Industrial Automation strategic plan to sell an oilaccelerate our capabilities within wireless technology and gas cable businessto expand applications we serve to meet the growing solution requirements of our customers. The results of NetModule have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from March 3, 2022, and determined that we met all of the criteria to classify the assets and liabilities of this business as held for sale. The business is part ofare reported within the Industrial Solutions segment. The carrying value of the disposal group exceeded the fair value less costs to sell, which we determined based upon the expected sale price, by $3.4 million. Therefore, we recognized an impairment charge in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses equal to this amount in the first quarter of 2021. The impairment charge is excluded from Segment EBITDA of our IndustrialAutomation Solutions segment. See Note 4.
During the first quarter of 2021, we also performed a recoverability test on certain held and used long-lived assets in our Industrial Solutions segment due to the presence of impairment indicators stemming from the increased probability of selling the assets. We determined that the carrying values of the assets were not recoverable and recognized a $3.6 million impairment charge in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses to write them down to fair value. This impairment charge is excluded from Segment EBITDA of our Industrial Solutions segment. See Note 11.


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Opterna earn-outShare Repurchase Program
Our acquisition of Opterna International Corp. (Opterna) in 2019 included potential earn-out consideration. As of the acquisition date, we estimated the fair value of the earn-out to be $5.8 million. As of April 4, 2021, the financial targets tied to the earn-out were not expected to be achieved. We reduced the earn-out liability to zero and recognized a $5.8 million benefit in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses inDuring the three months ended April 4, 2021. This benefit was excluded from Segment EBITDA3, 2022, we repurchased 0.9 million shares of our Enterprise Solutions segment.
Cost Reduction Program
During the fourth quartercommon stock with cash on hand for an aggregate cost of 2019, we began a cost reduction$50.0 million at an average price per share of $56.51 as part of our share repurchase program to improve performance and enhance marginsapproved in 2018 by streamlining the organizational structure and investing in technology to drive productivity. We recognized $2.3 millionour Board of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three months ended April 4, 2021. The cost reduction program is expected to deliver an estimated $60.0 million reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses on an annual basis. We expect to incur incremental costs of approximately $6 million for this program.Directors. See Note 12.
Acquisition Integration Program
We are integrating our recent acquisitions such as OTN, SPC, and Opterna with our existing businesses. The restructuring and integration activities were focused on achieving desired cost savings by consolidating existing and acquired facilities and other support functions. We recognized $1.8 million of severance and other restructuring costs for this program during the three months ended April 4, 2021. We expect to incur incremental costs of approximately $2.4 million for this program in 2021. See Note 12.18.
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 three months ended April 4, 2021:3, 2022:
We did not change any of our existing critical accounting policies from those listed in our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K;
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
 April 4, 2021March 29, 2020% Change  
 (In thousands, except percentages)
Revenues$536,381 $463,526 15.7 %
Gross profit191,344 170,501 12.2 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses(98,449)(98,389)0.1 %
Research and development expenses(31,500)(26,219)20.1 %
Amortization of intangibles(9,947)(16,185)(38.5)%
Operating income51,448 29,708 73.2 %
Interest expense, net(15,511)(13,324)16.4 %
Non-operating pension benefit684 699 (2.1)%
Income from continuing operations before taxes36,621 17,083 114.4 %
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 Three Months Ended% Change  
 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
 (In thousands, except percentages)
Revenues$610,371 $508,683 20.0 %
Gross profit208,860 169,183 23.5 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses(103,066)(80,635)27.8 %
Research and development expenses(23,456)(22,612)3.7 %
Amortization of intangibles(8,817)(7,993)10.3 %
Asset impairments— (6,995)(100.0)%
Operating income73,521 50,948 44.3 %
Interest expense, net(14,411)(15,511)(7.1)%
Loss on debt extinguishment(6,392)— n/a
Non-operating pension benefit1,200 684 75.4 %
Income from continuing operations before taxes53,918 36,121 49.3 %
Revenues increased $72.9$101.7 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 due to the following factors:
Higher sales volume primarilyand favorable pricing from industrial automation, smart buildings, and broadband and& 5G products resulted in a $35.9$97.4 million increase in revenues.
Copper pricesHigher copper pass-through pricing had a $23.8 million favorable impact on revenues.
Currency translation had a $9.1$13.9 million favorable impact on revenues.
Acquisitions contributed an estimated $4.1$3.2 million in revenues.
The divestiture of our oil and gas cable business in 2021 had a $5.5 million unfavorable impact on revenues.
Currency translation had a $7.3 million unfavorable impact on revenues.

Gross profit increased $20.8$39.7 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 due to the increases in revenues discussed above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.1$22.4 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 2020.2021. The impact of currency translation; acquisitions;increase in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to strategic investments to enhance our solution selling capabilities as well as increases in severance, restructuringfrom incentive compensation and acquisition integration costs offset the benefits realized from our Cost Reduction Program.acquisitions.
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Research and development expenses increased $5.3$0.8 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 primarily due to increased investments in R&D projects as we continue our commitment to growth initiatives.
Amortization of intangibles decreased $6.2increased $0.8 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 primarily due to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized.acquisitions.
Operating income increased $21.7Asset impairments decreased $7.0 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 as a result of the impairments on assets held and used and assets held for sale of $3.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively, during the three months ended April 4, 2021.
Operating income increased $22.6 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022 from the comparable period of 2021 primarily as a result of the increase in gross profit discussed above.
Net interest expense increased $2.2decreased $1.1 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 primarily due to currency translation.
Loss on debt extinguishment increased $6.4 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022 from the comparable period of 2021 due to the redemption of the 2026 Notes during the first quarter of 2022. The $6.4 million loss on debt extinguishment represents the premium paid to the bond holders to retire the 2026 Notes and for the unamortized debt issuance costs on the 2026 Notes that we were required to write-off. See Note 13.
Income from continuing operations before taxes increased $19.5$17.8 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 primarily due to the increase in operating income discussed above.
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended% Three Months Ended% Change
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020Change   April 3, 2022% Change
(In thousands, except percentages) (In thousands, except percentages)
Income before taxesIncome before taxes$36,621 $17,083 114.4 %Income before taxes$53,918 $36,121 49.3 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense7,880 2,192 259.5 %Income tax expense9,822 7,056 39.2 %
Effective tax rate Effective tax rate21.5 %12.8 % Effective tax rate18.2 %19.5 %
For the three months ended April 4, 2021,3, 2022, we recognized income tax expense of $7.9$9.8 million, representing an effective tax rate of 21.5%18.2%. The effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the effect of our foreign operations, including statutory tax rates differences and foreign tax credits. For the three months ended March 29, 2020, we recognized income tax expense of $2.2 million, representing an effective tax rate of 12.8%. The effective tax rate was impacted by a $1.1 million income tax benefit for certain foreign tax credits in the three months ended March 29, 2020.See Note 15.
Consolidated Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA 
 Three Months Ended%
 April 4, 2021March 29, 2020Change  
 (In thousands, except percentages)
Adjusted Revenues$536,381 $463,526 15.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA80,120 60,843 31.7 %
as a percent of adjusted revenues14.9 %13.1 %
 Three Months Ended% Change
 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
 (In thousands, except percentages)
GAAP and adjusted revenues$610,371 $508,683 20.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA99,494 76,553 30.0 %
as a percent of revenues16.3 %15.0 %
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Adjusted Revenues increased $72.9$101.7 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 due to the following factors:
Higher sales volume primarilyand favorable pricing from industrial automation, smart buildings, and broadband and& 5G products resulted in a $35.9$97.4 million increase in revenues.
Copper pricesHigher copper pass-through pricing had a $23.8 million favorable impact on revenues.
Currency translation had a $9.1$13.9 million favorable impact on revenues.
Acquisitions contributed an estimated $4.1$3.2 million in revenues.
The divestiture of our oil and gas cable business in Brazil in 2021 had a $5.5 million unfavorable impact on revenues.
Currency translation had a $7.3 million unfavorable impact on revenues.
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Adjusted EBITDA increased $19.3$22.9 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 primarily due to leverage on higher sales volume, as discussed above. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA marginmargins in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 expanded to 14.9%16.3% from 13.1%15.0% in the comparable period of 2020.2021.
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
 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands, except percentages)
GAAP and adjusted revenues$610,371 $508,683 
GAAP income from continuing operations$44,096 $29,065 
Interest expense, net14,411 15,511 
Depreciation expense11,226 10,727 
Income tax expense9,822 7,056 
Amortization of intangible assets8,817 7,993 
Loss on debt extinguishment6,392 — 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (1)3,723 5,171 
Asset impairments (2)— 6,995 
Amortization of software development intangible assets1,007 409 
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures (3)— (6,374)
Adjusted EBITDA$99,494 $76,553 
GAAP income from continuing operations margin7.2 %5.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin16.3 %15.0 %

(1) Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs for the three months ended April 3, 2022 primarily relate to our Acquisition Integration Program. See Note 12. Costs for the three months ended April 4, 2021 primarily relate to our Acquisition Integration Program and completed Cost Reduction Program.
(2) During the three months ended April 4, 2021, we recognized a $3.6 million impairment on assets held and used and a $3.4 million impairment on assets held for sale. See Note 11.
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 Three Months Ended
 April 4, 2021March 29, 2020
 (In thousands, except percentages)
GAAP and adjusted revenues$536,381 $463,526 
GAAP net income (loss)$28,741 $(11,219)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax— 26,110 
Amortization of intangible assets9,947 16,185 
Interest expense, net15,511 13,324 
Depreciation expense11,560 10,282 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs (1)5,171 3,619 
Income tax expense7,880 2,192 
Amortization of software development intangible assets689 330 
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures (2)621 20 
Adjusted EBITDA$80,120 $60,843 
GAAP net income (loss) margin5.4 %(2.4)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin14.9 %13.1 %

(1) See Note 12, Severance, Restructuring, and Acquisition Integration Activities, for details.
(2) During(3) During the three months ended April 4, 2021, we reduced the Opterna earn-out liability by $5.8$5.8 million recognized a $3.6 million impairment on assets held and used, recognized a $3.4 million impairment on assets held for sale,, collected $1.4 million of receivables associated with the sale of Grass Valley that were previously written off, and recognized cost of sales of $0.8 million related to purchase accounting adjustments of acquired inventory to fair value for the OTN acquisition. During the three months ended March 29, 2020, we recognized cost of sales related to purchase accounting adjustments of acquired inventory to fair value for the SPCSystems acquisition.
Segment Results of Operations
For additional information regarding our segment measures, see Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Enterprise Solutions
Three Months Ended% Three Months Ended% Change
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020Change April 3, 2022% Change
(In thousands, except percentages) (In thousands, except percentages)
Segment RevenuesSegment Revenues$226,355 $212,213 6.7 %Segment Revenues$268,430 $226,355 18.6 %
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA28,106 24,712 13.7 %Segment EBITDA30,821 28,291 8.9 %
as a percent of segment revenues as a percent of segment revenues12.4 %11.6 % as a percent of segment revenues11.5 %12.5 %
Enterprise Solutions revenues increased $14.1$42.1 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 2020.2021. The year-over-year increase in revenues in the three months ended April 3, 2022 was primarily due to higher copper prices, favorable currency translation, and increases in volume and favorable pricing as well as higher copper pass-through pricing of $10.0 million, $2.5$37.5 million and $1.6$5.4 million, respectively.respectively, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation of $0.8 million.
Enterprise Solutions EBITDA increased $3.4$2.5 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 compared to the year ago period primarily as a result of the increase in revenues discussed above coupled with the benefits realized from our Cost Reduction Program.




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above.
Industrial Automation Solutions 
Three Months Ended% Three Months Ended% Change
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020Change April 3, 2022% Change
(In thousands, except percentages) (In thousands, except percentages)
Segment RevenuesSegment Revenues$310,026 $251,313 23.4 %Segment Revenues$341,941 $282,328 21.1 %
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA51,363 35,527 44.6 %Segment EBITDA67,528 47,611 41.8 %
as a percent of segment revenues as a percent of segment revenues16.6 %14.1 % as a percent of segment revenues19.7 %16.9 %
Industrial Automation Solutions revenues increased $58.7$59.6 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 2020.2021. The increase in revenues in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 was primarily due to increases in volume and favorable pricing, higher copper prices, favorablepass-through pricing, and acquisitions of $59.9 million, $8.5 million, and $3.2 million, respectively, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation and acquisitionsa divestiture of $34.2 million, $13.8 million, $6.6$6.5 million and $4.1$5.5 million, respectively.
Industrial Automation Solutions EBITDA increased $15.8$19.9 million in the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 from the comparable period of 20202021 primarily due to leverage on higher sales volume, as a result ofdiscussed above. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded to 19.7% from 16.9% in the increase in revenues discussed above coupled with the benefits realized from our Cost Reduction Program and partially offset by increased investments in R&D projects as we continue our commitment to growth initiatives.year ago period.
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, and (4) our available credit facilities and other borrowing arrangements. We expect our operating activities to generate cash in 20212022 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.

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The following table is derived from our Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements and includes the results and cash flow activity of Grass Valley fordiscontinued operations up to the period ended March 29, 2020 consistent with the Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements:February 22, 2022 disposal date:
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
April 4, 2021March 29, 2020 April 3, 2022April 4, 2021
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Net cash used for:
Net cash provided by (used for):Net cash provided by (used for):
Operating activitiesOperating activities$(41,495)$(52,052)Operating activities$(57,955)$(41,495)
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(82,337)(18,255)Investing activities261,789 (82,337)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(5,035)(53,896)Financing activities(286,660)(5,035)
Effects of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffects of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(2,277)(7,947)Effects of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(1,349)(2,277)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalentsDecrease in cash and cash equivalents(131,144)(132,150) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(84,175)(131,144)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of period501,994 425,885 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period643,757 501,994 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of period$370,850 $293,735  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$559,582 $370,850 

Operating cash flows were a use of cash of $58.0 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022 compared to $41.5 million in the three months ended April 4, 2021. Operating cash flow improved $10.6flows declined $16.5 million compared to the prior year primarily due to the increaseunfavorable changes in net incomeaccrued liabilities, accounts payable and a favorable change in accounts payableinventories, partially offset by an unfavorable changefavorable changes in receivables. Accounts payableThe use of cash in accrued liabilities was primarily due to higher incentive compensation payments and channel partner rebates, both of which were a direct result of improved company performance during 2021, and the use of cash in inventory was primarily driven by increased demand.

Net cash from investing activities was a source of cash of $3.3$261.8 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022, compared to a use of cash of $50.8 million in the prior year and receivables were a use of cash of $50.2 million compared to a source of cash of $43.6 million in the prior year. Receivables increased during the three months ended April 4, 2021 primarily due to an increase in revenues.
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Net cash used for investing activities totaled $82.3 million in the three months ended April 4, 2021, compared to $18.3 million in the prior year. Investing activities for the three months ended April 4, 20213, 2022 included cash receipts of $338.7 million for the Tripwire disposal, partially offset by payments of $65.9 million for the acquisitions of Macmon and NetModule and capital expenditures of $11.2 million compared to $20.9 million in$11.0 million. Investing activities for the comparable period of 2020. The three months ended April 4, 2021 also included cash payments of $72.2 million for the acquisition of OTN Systems and capital expenditures of $11.2 million, partially offset by cash receipts of $1.1 million associated with the sale of Grass Valley.The three months ended March 29, 2020 also included $2.1 million of proceeds from the sale of tangible property and the receipt of $0.6 million related to a working capital adjustment for the acquisition of SPC.
Net cash used for financing activities totaled $5.0$286.7 million for the three months ended April 4, 2021,3, 2022, compared to $53.9$5.0 million in the prior year. Financing activities for the three months ended April 3, 2022 included payments under borrowing arrangements of $230.6 million, payments under our share repurchase program of $50.0 million, net payments related to share based compensation activities of $3.7 million, and cash dividend payments of $2.3 million. Financing activities for the three months ended April 4, 2021 included cash dividend payments of $2.2 million, repayments of debt obligations of $1.8 million assumed as part of the OTN Systems acquisition, and net payments related to share based compensation activities of $0.9 million. Financing activities for the three months ended March 29, 2020 included a payment of earn-out consideration of which $29.3 million is classified as a financing activity, payments under our share repurchase program of $21.2 million, cash dividend payments of $2.3 million, and net payments related to share based compensation activities of $1.0 million.
Our cash and cash equivalents balance was $370.9$559.6 million as of April 4, 2021.3, 2022. Of this amount, $157.4$176.4 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 April 4, 20213, 2022 consisted of $1,526.1$1,228.3 million of senior subordinated notes. Additional discussion regarding our various borrowing arrangements is included in Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 





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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.statements.” 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 April 4, 2021.3, 2022. 
 Principal Amount by Expected MaturityFair
 2021Thereafter  TotalValue
 (In thousands, except interest rates)
€350.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2028$— $410,865 $410,865 $425,726 
Average interest rate3.875 %
€450.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2027$— $528,255 $528,255 $536,686 
Average interest rate3.375 %
€200.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2026$— $234,780 $234,780 $241,319 
Average interest rate4.125 %
€300.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2025$— $352,170 $352,170 $354,780 
Average interest rate2.875 %
Total$1,526,070 $1,558,511 
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 Principal Amount by Expected MaturityFair
 2022Thereafter  TotalValue
 (In thousands, except interest rates)
€450.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2027$— $502,470 $502,470 $488,933 
Average interest rate3.375 %
€350.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2028$— $390,810 $390,810 $384,072 
Average interest rate3.875 %
€300.0 million fixed-rate senior subordinated notes due 2031$— 334,980 $334,980 $312,573 
Average interest rate3.375 %
Total$1,228,260 $1,185,578 
Item 7A of our 20202021 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, 2020, and our debt is fixed at an average interest rate of 3.5% with no maturities until 2025 through 2028. We have no maintenance covenants on our outstanding debt. Our only covenant is an incurrence covenant, which limits our ability to take on additional debt if EBITDA drops below a certain threshold.2021.
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.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1:        Legal Proceedings
On November 24, 2020, the Company announced a data incident involving unauthorized access and copying of some current and former employee data, as well as limited company information regarding some business partners. In January 2021, Anand Edke filed a putative class action lawsuit against the Company in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Case No. 2021 CH 47. In February 2021, Kia Mackey filed a separate putative class action lawsuit against the Company in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Case No. 4:21-CV-00149. The plaintiffs have eachEdke case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and subsequently stayed pursuant to the joint request of the parties due to the similarity to the Mackey case. In the Mackey case, the plaintiff has asked for injunctive relief, unspecified damages, and unspecified legal fees. It is premature to estimate the potential exposure to the Company associated with the litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend the lawsuits.lawsuit.
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 Form 10-K filed on February 16, 2021.15, 2022. There may be additional risks that impact our business that we currently do not recognize as, or that are not currently, material to our business.

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 April 3, 2022 (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
Balance at December 31, 2021$215,000 
January 1, 2022 through February 6, 2022— $— — 215,000 
February 7, 2022 through March 6, 2022252 56.20 252 200,837 
March 7, 2022 through April 3, 2022633 56.63 633 165,000 
   Total885 $56.51 885 $165,000 

(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, we have repurchased 2.8 million shares of our common stock under the program for an aggregate cost of $135.0 million and an average price of $49.07. During the three months ended April 3, 2022, 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 $56.51.





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Item 6:        Exhibits
Exhibits
 
Exhibit 31.1  
Exhibit 31.2  
Exhibit 32.1  
Exhibit 32.2  
Exhibit 101.DEFDefinition Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PREPresentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LABLabels Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.CALCalculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.SCH  Schema Document
Exhibit 101.INS101.CALInstanceCalculation Linkbase Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
Exhibit 101.DEFDefinition Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LABLabels Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PREPresentation Linkbase Document

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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:    May 10, 20219, 2022By:     /s/ Roel Vestjens
 Roel Vestjens
 President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:May 10, 20219, 2022By: /s/ Jeremy Parks
 Jeremy Parks
 Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
Date:May 10, 20219, 2022By: /s/ Douglas R. Zink
 Douglas R. Zink
 Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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