---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-336699"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VISN"
cik: "0001517228"
company_name: "Vistance Networks, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-06T11:06:28+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-06T11:11:28.626833+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vistance Networks declares special $5.00 per share cash distribution funded by Ruckus sale

## Summary
- Special distribution of $5.00 per share payable on August 27, 2026 to holders of record on August 17, 2026.
- Distribution funded by cash proceeds from sale of Ruckus Networks business to Belden Inc. on July 1, 2026.
- Ex-dividend date set to August 28, 2026 per Nasdaq Rule 11140(b)(2) as distribution is 25%+ of stock value.
- Company expects distribution to be treated as return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
- Director Joanne M. Maguire retired effective August 4, 2026; no disagreement with company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-336699
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VISN
- cik: 0001517228
- company_name: Vistance Networks, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-06T11:06:28+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517228/000119312526336699/0001193125-26-336699-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517228/000119312526336699/visn-20260804.htm

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