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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-193933"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VISN"
cik: "0001517228"
company_name: "Vistance Networks, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:42:52.437818+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vistance sells RUCKUS to Belden for $1.846B; expects special distribution to shareholders

## Summary
- Sale price of $1.846B in cash; net proceeds after taxes and expenses ~$1.7B.
- Closing expected in H2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Company plans to distribute a significant portion of excess cash as a special distribution within 60 days of closing.
- CEO Chuck Treadway says deal unlocks equity value and allows focus on Aurora Networks business.
- Conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss transaction and Q1 2026 results.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-193933
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VISN
- cik: 0001517228
- company_name: Vistance Networks, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517228/000119312526193933/0001193125-26-193933-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517228/000119312526193933/visn-20260430.htm

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