SCHEDULE 13G/A: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Disclose 12.2% Stake in Belden Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Report
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a combined beneficial ownership of 12.2% of Belden Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson jointly reported beneficial ownership of 4,913,525.20 shares of Belden Inc. common stock.
- This represents 12.2% of the total outstanding common stock of Belden Inc.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 4,910,477.00 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,913,525.20 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 4,913,525.20 shares.
- The filing certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Belden Inc.
- FMR LLC is classified as a Parent Holding Company (HC), and Abigail P. Johnson is classified as an Individual (IN) for reporting purposes.
- Several FMR LLC subsidiaries, including Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, are listed as entities that beneficially own shares, with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC owning 5% or more of the outstanding shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson, as a predominant owner of FMR LLC's Series B voting common shares, is deemed part of a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral. This is a factual regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook. It simply reports a significant passive stake.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a standard disclosure of significant passive ownership by a major asset manager, FMR LLC (Fidelity), in a publicly traded company, Belden Inc. It reflects a common practice where large institutional investors hold substantial stakes in companies for investment purposes, rather than for active control or strategic influence. Belden Inc. operates in the global market for signal transmission solutions, and such institutional holdings are typical for companies of its size and market presence.
Stakeholder Impact
- This filing primarily impacts shareholders by providing transparency regarding a significant institutional ownership stake, which can influence market perception of the stock's stability and institutional interest.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC. |
| 2023-01-10 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number -23-000003) was incorporated by reference. |
| 2023-01-26 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-01-31 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number -23-000038) for Abigail P. Johnson was incorporated by reference. |
| 2025-03-31 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (ownership threshold met/changed). |
| 2025-05-09 | Date of signing and filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1. |
Keywords
Belden Inc., BELD, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment, SEC Filing
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