Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Belden Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 18, 2025
Event: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement (Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on debt facility terms.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Credit Facility Type | Multicurrency Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility |
| New Commitment Amount | $400.0 million |
| Previous Commitment Amount | $300.0 million |
| New Maturity Date | July 18, 2030 |
| Administrative Agent | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
Material Changes Versus Prior Period
- Facility Expansion: Increased total commitments by $100.0 million (from $300.0 million to $400.0 million).
- Maturity Extension: Extended the maturity date of the Credit Facility to July 18, 2030.
- Agreement Restructuring: Amended and restated the Prior Credit Agreement originally entered into on June 2, 2021.
- Parties Involved: Includes the Company as the U.S. borrower and specific non-U.S. subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands as foreign borrowers.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing states that the description of the agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1. It notes that representations and warranties were made solely for the benefit of the contracting parties and may not reflect the actual state of facts for investors.
Risks and Contingencies:
- Information regarding representations and warranties may change after the agreement date and may not be fully reflected in public disclosures.
- Certain confidential information has been excluded from the public exhibit pursuant to Regulation S-K.
Guidance: The filing text does not provide forward-looking financial guidance or operational outlook.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 10.1 (Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) for specific interest rate terms, covenants, and fees not detailed in the summary.
- Verify the current utilization rate of the $400.0 million facility to assess immediate liquidity needs.
- Confirm the specific financial covenants required under the new asset-based structure.
- Check subsequent filings for any changes to the excluded confidential information.