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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
     
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 3, 2011
Commission File No. 001-12561
 
BELDEN INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Delaware   36-3601505
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
7733 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 800
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive offices)
(314) 854-8000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
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 þ No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every interactive data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
As of August 8, 2011, the Registrant had 47,439,040 outstanding shares of common stock.
 
 

 


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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
Item 1A: Risk Factors
Item 6: Exhibits
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BELDEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    July 3, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    (Unaudited)          
    (In thousands)  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 329,312     $ 358,653  
Receivables, net
    363,373       298,266  
Inventories, net
    201,930       175,659  
Deferred income taxes
    9,097       9,473  
Other current assets
    18,575       18,804  
 
           
Total current assets
    922,287       860,855  
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation
    291,793       278,866  
Goodwill
    353,849       322,556  
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
    161,257       143,820  
Deferred income taxes
    22,567       27,565  
Other long-lived assets
    72,473       62,822  
 
           
 
  $ 1,824,226     $ 1,696,484  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 239,138     $ 212,084  
Accrued liabilities
    144,814       145,840  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    383,952       357,924  
Long-term debt
    550,984       551,155  
Postretirement benefits
    119,485       112,426  
Other long-term liabilities
    39,338       36,464  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock
           
Common stock
    503       503  
Additional paid-in capital
    596,684       595,519  
Retained earnings
    223,382       171,568  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    21,439       (8,919 )
Treasury stock
    (111,541 )     (120,156 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    730,467       638,515  
 
           
 
  $ 1,824,226     $ 1,696,484  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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BELDEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Revenues
  $ 536,251     $ 410,563     $ 997,879     $ 794,987  
Cost of sales
    (379,637 )     (293,259 )     (710,810 )     (567,273 )
 
                       
Gross profit
    156,614       117,304       287,069       227,714  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (84,380 )     (68,407 )     (159,316 )     (137,142 )
Research and development
    (14,530 )     (9,911 )     (28,159 )     (20,219 )
Amortization of intangibles
    (3,347 )     (2,587 )     (7,026 )     (5,300 )
Income from equity method investment
    3,855       3,211       7,717       5,852  
 
                       
Operating income
    58,212       39,610       100,285       70,905  
Interest expense
    (12,748 )     (14,186 )     (24,556 )     (27,132 )
Interest income
    156       136       315       318  
Other income
          1,465             1,465  
 
                       
Income from continuing operations before taxes
    45,620       27,025       76,044       45,556  
Income tax expense
    (10,739 )     (5,440 )     (19,145 )     (9,641 )
 
                       
Income from continuing operations
    34,881       21,585       56,899       35,915  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (156 )     (1,913 )     (284 )     (4,496 )
 
                       
Net income
  $ 34,725     $ 19,672     $ 56,615     $ 31,419  
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents:
                               
Basic
    47,401       46,779       47,304       46,737  
Diluted
    48,414       47,788       48,372       47,647  
 
                               
Basic income (loss) per share:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.73     $ 0.46     $ 1.20     $ 0.77  
Discontinued operations
          (0.04 )     (0.01 )     (0.10 )
 
                       
Net income
  $ 0.73     $ 0.42     $ 1.19     $ 0.67  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted income (loss) per share:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.72     $ 0.45     $ 1.18     $ 0.75  
Discontinued operations
          (0.04 )     (0.01 )     (0.09 )
 
                       
Net income
  $ 0.72     $ 0.41     $ 1.17     $ 0.66  
 
                       
 
                               
Dividends declared per share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.05     $ 0.10     $ 0.10  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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BELDEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
    (In thousands)  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 56,615     $ 31,419  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    25,111       28,676  
Share-based compensation
    5,716       6,588  
Pension funding less than (greater than) pension expense
    1,820       (2,700 )
Provision for inventory obsolescence
    1,160       1,752  
Non-cash loss on derivatives and hedging instruments
          2,749  
Tax deficiency (benefit) related to share-based compensation
    (1,796 )     210  
Income from equity method investment
    (7,717 )     (5,852 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of currency exchange rate changes and acquired businesses:
               
Receivables
    (50,623 )     (61,382 )
Inventories
    (18,616 )     (11,326 )
Accounts payable
    19,282       27,182  
Accrued liabilities
    (14,535 )     (10,708 )
Accrued taxes
    13,040       (5,267 )
Other assets
    1,310       11,638  
Other liabilities
    383       (7,466 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    31,150       5,513  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Cash used to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired
    (52,418 )      
Capital expenditures
    (14,883 )     (12,705 )
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets
    1,222       2,332  
Cash provided by other investing activities
          163  
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (66,079 )     (10,210 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Payments under borrowing arrangements
          (46,268 )
Cash dividends paid
    (4,718 )     (4,712 )
Debt issuance costs
    (3,296 )      
Tax benefit (deficiency) related to share-based compensation
    1,796       (210 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    4,554       634  
 
           
Net cash used for financing activities
    (1,664 )     (50,556 )
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    7,252       (8,011 )
 
           
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (29,341 )     (63,264 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    358,653       308,879  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 329,312     $ 245,615  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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BELDEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STATEMENT
SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 3, 2011
(Unaudited)
                                                                         
                                                    Accumulated O ther        
                                                    Comprehensive Income (Loss)        
                    Additional                             Translation     Pension and        
    Common Stock     Paid-In     Retained     Treasury Stock     Component     Postretirement        
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Earnings     Shares     Amount     of Equity     Liability     Total  
    (In thousands )  
Balance at December 31, 2010
    50,335     $ 503     $ 595,519     $ 171,568       (3,290 )   $ (120,156 )   $ 32,095     $ (41,014 )   $ 638,515  
Net income
                      56,615                               56,615  
Foreign currency translation
                                        30,358             30,358  
Comprehensive
                                                                    86,973  
income
                                                                       
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding forfeitures
                (1,816 )           251       5,809                   3,993  
Conversion of restricted stock units into commom stock, net of tax withholding forfeitures
                (4,531 )           143       2,806                   (1,725 )
Share-based compensation
                7,512                                     7,512  
Dividends ($0.10 per share)
                      (4,801 )                             (4,801 )
 
                                                     
Balance at July 3, 2011
    50,335     $ 503     $ 596,684     $ 223,382       (2,896 )   $ (111,541 )   $ 62,453     $ (41,014 )   $ 730,467  
 
                                                     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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BELDEN INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying 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 Consolidated Financial Statements presented as of any date other than December 31, 2010:
    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 Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data contained in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Business Description
We design, manufacture, and market a portfolio of cable, connectivity, and networking products in markets including industrial, enterprise, broadcast, and consumer electronics. Our products provide for the transmission of signals for data, sound, and video applications.
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. Our fiscal second and third quarters each have 91 days.
The six months ended July 3, 2011 and July 4, 2010 included 184 and 185 calendar days, respectively.
Reclassifications
We have made certain reclassifications to the 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements with no impact to reported net income in order to conform to the 2011 presentation, including reclassifications associated with a discontinued operation.
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:

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    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;
 
    Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
As of and for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 and July 4, 2010, we utilized Level 1 inputs to determine the fair value of cash equivalents, and we utilized Level 2 inputs to determine the fair value of derivatives and hedging instruments (see Note 8).
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. 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. The fair value of these cash equivalents as of July 3, 2011 was $74.7 million and is based on quoted market prices in active markets (i.e., Level 1 valuation).
Contingent Liabilities
We have established liabilities for environmental and legal contingencies that are probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable. 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 materially adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow.
As of July 3, 2011, we were party to standby letters of credit, bank guaranties, and surety bonds totaling $10.7 million, $7.1 million, and $1.7 million, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when all of the following circumstances are satisfied: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) price is fixed or determinable, (3) collectibility is reasonably assured, and (4) delivery has occurred. Delivery occurs in the period in which the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership of the products specified in the customer’s purchase order or sales agreement. We record revenue net of estimated rebates, price allowances, invoicing adjustments, and product returns. We record revisions to these estimates in the period in which the facts that give rise to each revision become known.

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Discontinued Operations
On December 16, 2010, we completed the sale of Trapeze Networks, Inc. (Trapeze). The Trapeze operations comprised the entirety of the former Wireless segment. For the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, we recognized a loss of $2.6 million ($1.7 million net of tax) and $5.8 million ($4.2 million net of tax), respectively, related to the Trapeze operations, which is included in discontinued operations.
During 2005, we completed the sale of our discontinued communications cable operation in Phoenix, Arizona. In connection with this sale and related tax deductions, we established a reserve for uncertain tax positions. For the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, we recognized $0.3 million and $0.5 million of interest expense, respectively ($0.2 million and $0.3 million net of tax, respectively) related to the uncertain tax positions, which is included in discontinued operations. For the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, we recognized $0.3 million and $0.5 million of interest expense, respectively ($0.2 million and $0.3 million net of tax, respectively) related to the uncertain tax positions, which is included in discontinued operations.
Other Income
For the six months ended July 4, 2010, we recorded $1.5 million of other income related to an escrow settlement. The escrow settlement related to indemnification for certain tax matters arising from a previous acquisition.
Subsequent Events
We have evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the financial statement issuance date for appropriate accounting and disclosure. See Note 12.
Note 2: Acquisitions
We acquired ICM Corp. (ICM) for cash of $21.9 million on January 7, 2011. ICM is a broadcast connectivity product manufacturer located in Denver, Colorado. ICM’s strong brands and technology enhance our portfolio of broadcast products. The results of ICM have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from January 7, 2011, and are reported within the Americas segment. The ICM acquisition was not material to our financial position or results of operations reported as of and for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.
We acquired Poliron Cabos Electricos Especiais Ltda (Poliron) for cash of $29.2 million on April 1, 2011. Poliron is an industrial cable manufacturer located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The acquisition of Poliron expands our presence in emerging markets. The results of Poliron have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from April 1, 2011, and are reported within the Americas segment. The Poliron acquisition was not material to our financial position or results of operations reported as of and for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.
Note 3: Operating Segments
We have organized the enterprise around geographic areas. We conduct our operations through three reported operating segments—Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific.
Beginning on January 1, 2011, we allocate corporate expenses to the segments for purposes of measuring segment operating income. Corporate expenses are allocated on the basis of each segment’s relative operating income prior to the allocation. The prior period presentation has been modified accordingly.

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    Americas     EMEA     Asia Pacific     Total Segments  
            (In thousands)          
For the three months ended July 3, 2011
                               
External customer revenues
    325,732       115,498       95,021       536,251  
Affiliate revenues
    11,475       27,482       398       39,355  
Operating income
    40,379       23,469       9,228       73,076  
 
                               
For the three months ended July 4, 2010
                               
External customer revenues
    236,923       92,193       81,447       410,563  
Affiliate revenues
    12,133       17,880       62       30,075  
Operating income
    27,053       15,241       7,833       50,127  
 
                               
For the six months ended July 3, 2011
                               
External customer revenues
    602,730       219,188       175,961       997,879  
Affiliate revenues
    23,543       50,148       499       74,190  
Operating income
    71,951       40,567       15,601       128,119  
 
                               
For the six months ended July 4, 2010
                               
External customer revenues
    454,852       182,743       157,392       794,987  
Affiliate revenues
    24,870       32,623       62       57,555  
Operating income
    50,841       26,302       13,543       90,686  
The following table is a reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’ operating income to consolidated income from continuing operations before taxes.
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
            (In thousands)          
Segment operating income
  $ 73,076     $ 50,127     $ 128,119     $ 90,686  
Eliminations
    (14,864 )     (10,517 )     (27,834 )     (19,781 )
 
                       
Total operating income
    58,212       39,610       100,285       70,905  
Interest expense
    (12,748 )     (14,186 )     (24,556 )     (27,132 )
Interest income
    156       136       315       318  
Other income
          1,465             1,465  
 
                       
Income from continuing operations before taxes
  $ 45,620     $ 27,025     $ 76,044     $ 45,556  
 
                       
Revenues by major product group were as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
            (In thousands)          
Cable products
  $ 378,497     $ 312,446     $ 697,625     $ 603,757  
Networking products
    81,534       53,962       152,789       103,220  
Connectivity products
    76,220       44,155       147,465       88,010  
 
                       
Total revenues
  $ 536,251     $ 410,563     $ 997,879     $ 794,987  
 
                       
The main categories of cable products are (1) copper cables, including shielded and unshielded twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, and stranded cables, (2) fiber optic cables, which transmit light signals through glass or plastic fibers, and (3) composite cables, which are combinations of multiconductor, coaxial, and

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fiber optic cables jacketed together or otherwise joined together to serve complex applications and provide ease of installation. Connectivity products include both fiber and copper connectors for the enterprise, broadcast, and industrial markets. Connectors are also sold as part of end-to-end structured cabling solutions. Networking products include Industrial Ethernet switches and related equipment, fiber optic interfaces and media converters used to bridge fieldbus networks over long distances, and load-moment indicators for mobile cranes and other load-bearing equipment.
Note 4: Income per Share
The following table presents the basis for the income per share computations:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
            (In thousands)          
Numerator:
                               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 34,881     $ 21,585     $ 56,899     $ 35,915  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (156 )     (1,913 )     (284 )     (4,496 )
 
                       
Net income
  $ 34,725     $ 19,672     $ 56,615     $ 31,419  
 
                       
 
                               
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
    47,401       46,779       47,304       46,737  
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents
    1,013       1,009       1,068       910  
 
                       
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
    48,414       47,788       48,372       47,647  
 
                       
For the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awards of 0.7 million and 0.6 million, respectively, because to do so would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not include outstanding equity awards of 1.6 million and 1.4 million, respectively, because to do so would have been anti-dilutive.
Note 5: Inventories
The major classes of inventories were as follows:
                 
    July 3, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    (In thousands)  
Raw materials
  $ 80,898     $ 64,146  
Work-in-process
    48,978       42,193  
Finished goods
    91,523       87,982  
Perishable tooling and supplies
    3,170       3,615  
 
           
Gross inventories
    224,569       197,936  
Obsolescence and other reserves
    (22,639 )     (22,277 )
 
           
Net inventories
  $ 201,930     $ 175,659  
 
           

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Note 6: Long-Lived Assets
Disposals
During the six months ended July 3, 2011, we sold certain real estate of the Americas segment for $1.1 million. There was no gain or loss recognized on the sale.
During the six months ended July 4, 2010, we sold certain real estate of the EMEA segment for $1.8 million. There was no gain or loss recognized on the sale.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
We recognized depreciation expense in income from continuing operations of $8.9 million and $18.1 million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, respectively. We recognized depreciation expense in income from continuing operations of $9.9 million and $20.1 million in the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, respectively.
We recognized amortization expense related to our intangible assets in income from continuing operations of $3.3 million and $7.0 million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, respectively. We recognized amortization expense related to our intangible assets in income from continuing operations of $2.6 million and $5.3 million in the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, respectively.
Note 7: Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowing Arrangements
Senior Secured Credit Facility
On April 25, 2011, we entered into a new senior secured credit facility. The borrowing capacity under the new facility is $400.0 million, and it matures on April 25, 2016. Under the new facility, we are permitted to borrow and re-pay funds in various currencies. Interest on outstanding borrowings is variable, based on either the three month LIBOR rate or the prime rate. The new facility is secured by certain of our assets in the United States as well as the capital stock of certain of our subsidiaries. We paid $3.3 million of fees associated with the new facility, which will be amortized over the life of the new facility using the effective interest method.
The new facility contains a leverage ratio covenant and a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant. As of July 3, 2011, we were in compliance with all of the covenants of the new facility.
The new facility replaces our $230.0 million senior secured credit facility that was scheduled to mature in January 2013. There were no outstanding borrowings under the prior facility at the time of its termination.
As of July 3, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings under the new facility, and we had $380.4 million in available borrowing capacity.
Senior Subordinated Notes
We have outstanding $200.0 million in senior subordinated notes due 2019 with a coupon interest rate of 9.25% and an effective interest rate of 9.75%. The notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by certain of our subsidiaries. The notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2017 and with any future senior subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and

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the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors, including our senior secured credit facility. Interest is payable semiannually on June 15 and December 15. As of July 3, 2011, the carrying value of the notes was $201.0 million.
We also have outstanding $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.0% senior subordinated notes due 2017. The notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by certain of our subsidiaries. The notes rank equal in right of payment with our senior subordinated notes due 2019 and with any future senior subordinated debt, and they are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our subsidiary guarantors, including our senior secured credit facility. Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15. As of July 3, 2011, the carrying value of the notes was $350.0 million.
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The fair value of our debt instruments at July 3, 2011 was approximately $581.3 million based on sales prices of the debt instruments from recent trading activity. This amount represents the fair value of our senior subordinated notes with a face value of $550.0 million.
Note 8: Derivatives and Hedging Activities
There were no derivatives or hedging instruments in place as of or for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011. For each of the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, we recorded a net loss of $2.7 million on our derivative and hedging instruments, which was classified within interest expense.
Note 9: Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $10.7 million and $19.1 million for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, respectively. The effective rate reflected in the provision for income taxes on income from continuing operations before taxes is 23.5% and 25.2% for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, respectively. The most significant factor in the difference between the effective rate and the amount determined by applying the applicable statutory United States tax rate of 35% is the tax rate differential associated with our foreign earnings. In addition, income tax expense for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 reflects a $2.4 million benefit, due to the final settlement of a foreign tax audit.

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Note 10: Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit costs for our pension plans:
                                 
    Pension Obligations     Other Postretirement Obligations  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
            (In thousands)          
Three Months Ended
                               
Service cost
  $ 1,364     $ 1,304     $ 41     $ 25  
Interest cost
    2,867       3,031       672       632  
Expected return on plan assets
    (2,901 )     (2,974 )            
Amortization of prior service cost
    (36 )     4       (59 )     (54 )
Net loss recognition
    1,545       574       111       58  
 
                       
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 2,839     $ 1,939     $ 765     $ 661  
 
                       
 
                               
Six Months Ended
                               
Service cost
  $ 2,713     $ 3,164     $ 81     $ 50  
Interest cost
    5,678       7,257       1,353       1,258  
Expected return on plan assets
    (5,761 )     (7,298 )            
Amortization of prior service cost
    (72 )     20       (119 )     (107 )
Net loss recognition
    3,088       1,518       230       116  
 
                       
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 5,646     $ 4,661     $ 1,545     $ 1,317  
 
                       
Note 11: Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes total comprehensive income (loss):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
            (In thousands)          
Net income
  $ 34,725     $ 19,672     $ 56,615     $ 31,419  
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
    7,601       (29,156 )     30,358       (51,262 )
 
                       
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 42,326     $ (9,484 )   $ 86,973     $ (19,843 )
 
                       
Note 12: Subsequent Events
In July 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, which allows us to purchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock through open market purchases, negotiated transactions, or other means, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. In August 2011, we entered into a prepaid variable share repurchase agreement to repurchase $25.0 million of our common stock. The $25.0 million payment under the repurchase agreement will be funded with available cash. No shares have been repurchased under this program as of August 10, 2011.
Note 13: Supplemental Guarantor Information
As of July 3, 2011, Belden Inc. (the Issuer) has outstanding $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes. The notes rank equal in right of payment with any of our future senior subordinated debt. The notes are subordinated to all of our senior debt and the senior debt of our

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subsidiary guarantors, including our senior secured credit facility. Belden Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the notes on a joint and several basis. In addition, effective April 25, 2011, in connection with the refinancing of our senior secured credit facility, the guarantor subsidiaries of the notes have been revised. The financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the guarantor subsidiaries are not material and are combined with the Issuer in the following consolidating financial information. The following consolidating financial information presents information about the Issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for on the equity basis. Intercompany transactions are eliminated.
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
                                 
    July 3, 2011  
            Non-              
            Guarantor              
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
            (Unaudited)          
            (In thousands)          
ASSETS
 
                               
Current assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 100,925     $ 228,387     $     $ 329,312  
Receivables, net
    129,875       233,498             363,373  
Inventories, net
    105,738       96,192             201,930  
Deferred income taxes
    4,634       4,463             9,097  
Other current assets
    7,132       11,443             18,575  
 
                       
 
Total current assets
    348,304       573,983             922,287  
 
                               
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation
    120,296       171,497             291,793  
Goodwill
    220,842       133,007             353,849  
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
    67,402       93,855             161,257  
Deferred income taxes
    9,804       12,763             22,567  
Other long-lived assets
    12,042       60,431             72,473  
Investment in subsidiaries
    1,280,746             (1,280,746 )      
 
                       
 
  $ 2,059,436     $ 1,045,536     $ (1,280,746 )   $ 1,824,226  
 
                       
 
                               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
                               
Current liabilities:
                               
Accounts payable
  $ 95,638     $ 143,500     $     $ 239,138  
Accrued liabilities
    59,060       85,754             144,814  
 
                       
 
Total current liabilities
    154,698       229,254             383,952  
 
                               
Long-term debt
    550,984                   550,984  
Postretirement benefits
    32,355       87,130             119,485  
Other long-term liabilities
    21,420       17,918             39,338  
Intercompany accounts
    (36,044 )     36,044              
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,336,023       675,190       (1,280,746 )     730,467  
 
                       
 
  $ 2,059,436     $ 1,045,536     $ (1,280,746 )   $ 1,824,226  
 
                       

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    December 31, 2010  
            Non-              
            Guarantor              
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
            (In thousands)          
ASSETS
 
                               
Current assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 173,699     $ 184,954     $     $ 358,653  
Receivables, net
    117,303       180,963             298,266  
Inventories, net
    109,127       66,532             175,659  
Deferred income taxes
    5,590       3,883             9,473  
Other current assets
    10,199       8,605             18,804  
 
                       
Total current assets
    415,918       444,937             860,855  
 
                               
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation
    120,857       158,009             278,866  
Goodwill
    258,094       64,462             322,556  
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
    93,695       50,125             143,820  
Deferred income taxes
    9,342       18,223             27,565  
Other long-lived assets
    12,771       50,051             62,822  
Investment in subsidiaries
    1,227,959             (1,227,959 )      
 
                       
 
  $ 2,138,636     $ 785,807     $ (1,227,959 )   $ 1,696,484  
 
                       
 
                               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
                               
Current liabilities:
                               
Accounts payable
  $ 92,996     $ 119,088     $     $ 212,084  
Accrued liabilities
    78,013       67,827             145,840  
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    171,009       186,915             357,924  
 
                               
Long-term debt
    551,155                   551,155  
Postretirement benefits
    27,949       84,477             112,426  
Other long-term liabilities
    30,047       6,417             36,464  
Intercompany accounts
    (249,051 )     249,051              
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,607,527       258,947       (1,227,959 )     638,515  
 
                       
 
  $ 2,138,636     $ 785,807     $ (1,227,959 )   $ 1,696,484  
 
                       

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended July 3, 2011  
            Non-              
            Guarantor              
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
            (In thousands)          
Revenues
  $ 281,225     $ 302,918     $ (47,892 )   $ 536,251  
Cost of sales
    (212,163 )     (215,366 )     47,892       (379,637 )
 
                       
Gross profit
    69,062       87,552             156,614  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (44,251 )     (40,129 )           (84,380 )
Research and development
    (2,840 )     (11,690 )           (14,530 )
Amortization of intangibles
    (820 )     (2,527 )           (3,347 )
Income from equity method investment
          3,855             3,855  
 
                       
Operating income
    21,151       37,061             58,212  
Interest expense
    (12,162 )     (586 )           (12,748 )
Interest income
    29       127             156  
Intercompany income (expense)
    (13,004 )     13,004              
Income (loss) from equity investment in subsidiaries
    39,679             (39,679 )      
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
    35,693       49,606       (39,679 )     45,620  
Income tax expense
    (812 )     (9,927 )           (10,739 )
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    34,881       39,679       (39,679 )     34,881  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (156 )                 (156 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 34,725     $ 39,679     $ (39,679 )   $ 34,725  
 
                       
 
 
    Three Months Ended July 4, 2010  
            Non-              
            Guarantor              
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
            (In thousands)          
Revenues
  $ 204,261     $ 243,812     $ (37,510 )   $ 410,563  
Cost of sales
    (146,720 )     (184,049 )     37,510       (293,259 )
 
                       
Gross profit
    57,541       59,763             117,304  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (38,111 )     (30,296 )           (68,407 )
Research and development
    (2,603 )     (7,308 )           (9,911 )
Amortization of intangibles
    (727 )     (1,860 )           (2,587 )
Income from equity method investment
          3,211             3,211  
 
                       
Operating income
    16,100       23,510             39,610  
Interest expense
    (14,443 )     257             (14,186 )
Interest income
    30       106             136  
Other income
          1,465             1,465  
Intercompany income (expense)
    (1,009 )     1,009              
Income (loss) from equity investment in subsidiaries
    20,834             (20,834 )      
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
    21,512       26,347       (20,834 )     27,025  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    73       (5,513 )           (5,440 )
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    21,585       20,834       (20,834 )     21,585  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (1,913 )                 (1,913 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 19,672     $ 20,834     $ (20,834 )   $ 19,672  
 
                       
 
                               

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    Six Months Ended July 3, 2011  
            Non-              
            Guarantor              
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 521,349     $ 571,565     $ (95,035 )   $ 997,879  
Cost of sales
    (388,902 )     (416,943 )     95,035       (710,810 )
 
                       
Gross profit
    132,447       154,622             287,069  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (83,818 )     (75,498 )           (159,316 )
Research and development
    (5,650 )     (22,509 )           (28,159 )
Amortization of intangibles
    (1,640 )     (5,386 )           (7,026 )
Income from equity method investment
          7,717             7,717  
 
                       
Operating income
    41,339       58,946             100,285  
Interest expense
    (23,944 )     (612 )           (24,556 )
Interest income
    72       243             315  
Intercompany income (expense)
    (14,686 )     14,686              
Income (loss) from equity investment in subsidiaries
    55,653             (55,653 )      
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
    58,434       73,263       (55,653 )     76,044  
Income tax expense
    (1,535 )     (17,610 )           (19,145 )
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    56,899       55,653       (55,653 )     56,899  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (284 )                 (284 )
 
                       
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 56,615     $ 55,653     $ (55,653 )   $ 56,615  
 
                       
 
 
    Six Months Ended July 4, 2010  
            Non-              
            Guarantor              
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 396,702     $ 473,498     $ (75,213 )   $ 794,987  
Cost of sales
    (284,086 )     (358,400 )     75,213       (567,273 )
 
                       
Gross profit
    112,616       115,098             227,714  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (74,935 )     (62,207 )           (137,142 )
Research and development
    (5,286 )     (14,933 )           (20,219 )
Amortization of intangibles
    (1,465 )     (3,835 )           (5,300 )
Income from equity method investment
          5,852             5,852  
 
                       
Operating income
    30,930       39,975             70,905  
Interest expense
    (27,225 )     93             (27,132 )
Interest income
    79       239             318  
Other income
          1,465             1,465  
Intercompany income (expense)
    (306 )     306              
Income (loss) from equity investment in subsidiaries
    32,279             (32,279 )      
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
    35,757       42,078       (32,279 )     45,556  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    158       (9,799 )           (9,641 )
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    35,915       32,279       (32,279 )     35,915  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (4,496 )                 (4,496 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 31,419     $ 32,279     $ (32,279 )   $ 31,419  
 
                       

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
                         
    Six Months Ended July 3, 2011  
            Non-        
            Guarantor        
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Total  
            (In thousands)          
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ (14,436 )   $ 45,586     $ 31,150  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Cash used to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired
    (52,418 )           (52,418 )
Capital expenditures
    (9,615 )     (5,268 )     (14,883 )
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets
    1,201       21       1,222  
 
                 
Net cash used for investing activities
    (60,832 )     (5,247 )     (66,079 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Cash dividends paid
    (4,718 )           (4,718 )
Debt issuance costs
    (3,296 )           (3,296 )
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation
    1,796             1,796  
Proceeds from exercises of stock options
    4,554             4,554  
Intercompany capital contributions
    4,158       (4,158 )      
 
                 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    2,494       (4,158 )     (1,664 )
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
          7,252       7,252  
 
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (72,774 )     43,433       (29,341 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    173,699       184,954       358,653  
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 100,925     $ 228,387     $ 329,312  
 
                 

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    Six Months Ended July 4, 2010  
            Non-        
            Guarantor        
    Issuer     Subsidiaries     Total  
            (In thousands)          
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ 93,832     $ (88,319 )   $ 5,513  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Capital expenditures
    (7,658 )     (5,047 )     (12,705 )
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets
    2,314       18       2,332  
Cash provided by other investing activities
    163             163  
 
                 
Net cash used for investing activities
    (5,181 )     (5,029 )     (10,210 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Payments under borrowing arrangements
    (46,268 )           (46,268 )
Cash dividends paid
    (4,712 )           (4,712 )
Tax deficiency related to share-based compensation
    (210 )           (210 )
Proceeds from exercises of stock options
    634             634  
 
                 
Net cash used for financing activities
    (50,556 )           (50,556 )
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
          (8,011 )     (8,011 )
 
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    38,095       (101,359 )     (63,264 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    58,855       250,024       308,879  
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 96,950     $ 148,665     $ 245,615  
 
                 

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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
We design, manufacture, and market a portfolio of cable, connectivity, and networking products in markets including industrial, enterprise, broadcast, and consumer electronics.
We consider revenue growth, operating margin, cash flows, return on invested capital, and working capital management metrics to be our key operating performance indicators.
Trends and Events
The following trends and events during 2011 have had varying effects on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Acquisitions
We completed two acquisitions during the six months ended July 3, 2011. We acquired ICM Corp. (ICM) for cash of $21.9 million on January 7, 2011. ICM is a broadcast connectivity product manufacturer located in Denver, Colorado. ICM’s strong brands and technology enhance our portfolio of broadcast products. We acquired Poliron Cabos Electricos Especiais Ltda (Poliron) for cash of $29.2 million on April 1, 2011. Poliron is an industrial cable manufacturer located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the acquisition of Poliron expands our presence in emerging markets. The results of both ICM and Poliron have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from the respective acquisition dates and are reported within the Americas segment.
Commodity prices
Our operating results can be affected by changes in prices of commodities, primarily copper, silver, 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. Importantly, however, there 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 effects of copper prices or other commodity prices are estimates.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Critical Accounting Policies
During the six months ended July 3, 2011:
  We did not change any of our existing critical accounting policies from those listed in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K;

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  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 Continuing Operations
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     %     Six Months Ended     %  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change  
    (In thousands, except percentages)  
Revenues
  $ 536,251     $ 410,563       30.6 %   $ 997,879     $ 794,987       25.5 %
Gross profit
    156,614       117,304       33.5 %     287,069       227,714       26.1 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    84,380       68,407       23.3 %     159,316       137,142       16.2 %
Research and development
    14,530       9,911       46.6 %     28,159       20,219       39.3 %
Operating income
    58,212       39,610       47.0 %     100,285       70,905       41.4 %
Income from continuing operations before taxes
    45,620       27,025       68.8 %     76,044       45,556       66.9 %
Income from continuing operations
    34,881       21,585       61.6 %     56,899       35,915       58.4 %
Revenues increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010 for the following reasons:
  An increase in sales prices, partially due to increased copper prices, resulted in a revenue increase of $37.4 million and $64.7 million, respectively.
 
  Acquisitions contributed $36.4 million and $65.9 million, respectively, to the increase in revenues.
 
  An increase in unit sales volume, primarily due to market growth and increased share in many of our end markets, resulted in a revenue increase of $32.9 million and $50.8 million, respectively.
 
  Favorable currency translation resulted in a revenue increase of $19.0 million and $21.5 million, respectively. While the favorable currency translation was primarily due to the euro strengthening against the U.S. dollar, there was also favorable currency translation due to the Canadian dollar and Chinese renminbi strengthening against the U.S. dollar.
Gross profit increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010 due to the increases in revenues as discussed above and decreases in severance and other restructuring costs. In the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, cost of sales included $4.8 million and $9.8 million, respectively, of severance and other restructuring costs, such as equipment relocation and contract termination costs. Cost of sales did not include significant severance and other restructuring costs in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011. The decreases were due to the completion of our previously announced global restructuring actions.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010. The increases are primarily due to investments in our strategic initiatives, including our Market Delivery System, Lean Enterprise, and Talent Management. The increases in costs are also due in part to our recent acquisitions. The year-over-year percentage increases in selling, general and administrative expenses were less than the percentage increases in revenues due to the benefits of our completed restructuring actions and the successful execution of our Lean Enterprise strategies.

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The increases in research and development costs in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010 are primarily due to our recent acquisitions. The increases in costs are also due in part to increases in new product development costs, primarily for networking products.
Operating income increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010 due to the increases in revenues and gross profit and the decreases in severance and other restructuring costs as discussed above. In addition, operating income increased due to the benefits of our completed restructuring actions, the successful execution of our regional manufacturing and Lean enterprise strategies, our recent acquisitions, and the increases in income from our equity method investment.
Income from continuing operations before taxes increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 due to the increases in operating income discussed above and decreases in interest expense. Interest expense in the three and six months ended July 4, 2010 included a $2.7 million loss on derivative and hedging activity. There were no losses on derivative and hedging activities in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011. These increases in income were partially offset by decreases in other income. In the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, we recognized $1.5 million of other income due to an escrow settlement related to a prior acquisition. There was no other income recorded for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.
We recognized income tax expense of $10.7 million and $19.1 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended July 3, 2011 was 25.2% compared to 21.2% in the six months ended July 4, 2010. This change is primarily attributable to the jurisdictional mix of income from continuing operations before taxes. In addition, income tax expense for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 reflects a $2.4 million benefit due to the final settlement of a foreign tax audit. Income tax expense for the six months ended July 4, 2010 included a $1.6 million benefit for various discrete items.
Americas Segment
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     %     Six Months Ended     %  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change  
    (In thousands, except percentages)  
Total revenues
  $ 337,207     $ 249,056       35.4 %   $ 626,273     $ 479,722       30.5 %
Operating income
    40,379       27,053       49.3 %     71,951       50,841       41.5 %
as a percent of total revenues
    12.0 %     10.9 %             11.5 %     10.6 %        
Americas total revenues, which include affiliate revenues, increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010. Acquisitions contributed $36.4 million and $65.9 million, respectively, to the increase in revenues. Higher unit sales volume resulted in an increase in revenues of $27.0 million and $35.5 million, respectively. Higher selling prices, primarily attributable to increases in copper prices, contributed $22.0 million and $40.9 million, respectively, to the increase in revenues. The increase in revenues was also due to favorable currency translation of $3.4 million and $5.6 million, respectively, resulting primarily from the Canadian dollar strengthening against the U.S. dollar. The increases in revenues were partially offset by changes in affiliate sales, which resulted in decreases in revenues of $0.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

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Operating income increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable period of 2010 primarily due to the increases in revenues discussed above. Operating income also increased due to reductions in severance and other restructuring costs. In the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, the segment recognized $4.3 million and $8.7 million, respectively, of severance and other restructuring costs. The segment did not recognize significant severance or other restructuring costs in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.
EMEA Segment
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     %     Six Months Ended     %  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change  
    (In thousands, except percentages)  
Total revenues
  $ 142,980     $ 110,073       29.9 %   $ 269,336     $ 215,366       25.1 %
Operating income
    23,469       15,241       54.0 %     40,567       26,302       54.2 %
as a percent of total revenues
    16.4 %     13.8 %             15.1 %     12.2 %        
EMEA total revenues, which include affiliate revenues, increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010 due to increases from higher unit sales volume of $6.3 million and $17.9 million, respectively. Higher affiliate sales also contributed $9.6 million and $17.5 million, respectively, to the increase in revenues. The increase in revenues was also due to favorable currency translation of $13.2 million and $12.1 million, respectively, resulting primarily from the euro strengthening against the U.S. dollar. Higher selling prices, primarily attributable to increases in copper prices, contributed $3.8 million and $6.5 million, respectively, to the increase in revenues.
Operating income increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 due to the increases in revenues, as discussed above, as well as an increase in income from an equity method investment of $0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Our equity method investment relates to our ownership interest of a joint venture in China. In addition, operating income was positively impacted by decreases in restructuring costs. In the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, the segment recognized $0.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of costs related to various restructuring actions, including contract termination costs. The segment did not recognize significant restructuring costs for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.
Asia Pacific Segment
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     %     Six Months Ended     %  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change     July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010     Change  
    (In thousands, except percentages)  
Total revenues
  $ 95,419     $ 81,509       17.1 %   $ 176,460     $ 157,454       12.1 %
Operating income
    9,228       7,833       17.8 %     15,601       13,543       15.2 %
as a percent of total revenues
    9.7 %     9.6 %             8.8 %     8.6 %        
Asia Pacific total revenues, which include affiliate revenues, increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable periods of 2010 primarily due to higher selling prices, due in part to an increase in copper prices, of $11.6 million and $17.3 million, respectively. Favorable currency translation, primarily from the Chinese renminbi strengthening against the U.S. dollar, resulted in $2.3 million and $3.7 million of the increase in revenues, respectively. Higher affiliate sales contributed $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, to the increase in revenues. These increases were partially offset by decreases in revenues due to lower unit sales volume of $0.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The lower unit sales volume was due in part to product portfolio actions taken to improve the profitability

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of our product mix in the Asia Pacific segment. Operating income increased in the three and six months ended July 3, 2011 due to the increases in revenues as discussed above.
Discontinued Operations
On December 16, 2010, we completed the sale of Trapeze. The Trapeze operations comprised the entirety of the former Wireless segment. For the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, we recognized a loss of $2.6 million ($1.7 million net of tax) and $5.8 million ($4.2 million net of tax), respectively, related to the Trapeze operations, which is included in discontinued operations.
During 2005, we completed the sale of our discontinued communications cable operation in Phoenix, Arizona. In connection with this sale and related tax deductions, we established a reserve for uncertain tax positions. For the three and six months ended July 3, 2011, we recognized $0.3 million and $0.5 million of interest expense, respectively ($0.2 million and $0.3 million net of tax, respectively) related to the uncertain tax positions, which is included in discontinued operations. For the three and six months ended July 4, 2010, we recognized $0.3 million and $0.5 million of interest expense, respectively ($0.2 million and $0.3 million net of tax, respectively) related to the uncertain tax positions, which is included in discontinued operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Significant factors affecting our cash liquidity include (1) cash from operating activities, (2) disposals of tangible assets, (3) exercises of stock options, (4) cash used for acquisitions, restructuring actions, capital expenditures, share repurchases and dividends, and (5) our available credit facilities and other borrowing arrangements. For the full year, we expect our operating activities to generate cash and believe our sources of liquidity are sufficient to fund current working capital requirements, capital expenditures, contributions to our retirement plans, share repurchases, quarterly dividend payments, and our short-term operating strategies. 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.
The following table is derived from our Consolidated Cash Flow Statements:
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    July 3, 2011     July 4, 2010  
    (In thousands)  
Net cash provided by (used for):
               
Operating activities
  $ 31,150     $ 5,513  
Investing activities
    (66,079 )     (10,210 )
Financing activities
    (1,664 )     (50,556 )
Effects of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    7,252       (8,011 )
 
           
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (29,341 )     (63,264 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    358,653       308,879  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 329,312     $ 245,615  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities, a key source of our liquidity, increased by $25.6 million for the six months ended July 3, 2011 from the comparable period of 2010. The $25.2 million increase in net income is the most significant factor impacting the increase in net cash provided by operating activities.

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In addition, net cash provided by operating activities increased for the six months ended July 3, 2011 from the six months ended July 4, 2010 due to changes in operating assets and liabilities. For the six months ended July 3, 2011, changes in operating assets and liabilities were a use of cash of $49.8 million, as compared to a use of cash of $57.3 million for the six months ended July 4, 2010. Accounts receivable were a use of cash of $50.6 million for the six months ended July 3, 2011, compared to a use of cash of $61.4 million for the six months ended July 4, 2010. Accounts receivable were a use of cash for the period due to our 26% increase in revenues for the six months ended July 3, 2011 as compared to the prior year. While accounts receivable increased due to our revenue growth, our days’ sales outstanding remained unchanged at 62 days as of July 3, 2011 and July 4, 2010. We calculate days’ sales outstanding by dividing accounts receivable as of the end of the quarter by the average daily revenues recognized during the quarter. Inventories were a use of cash of $18.6 million for the six months ended July 3, 2011, compared to a use of cash of $11.3 million for the six months ended July 4, 2010. Inventory turns decreased from 7.8 turns as of July 4, 2010 to 7.5 turns as of July 3, 2011. We calculate inventory turns by dividing annualized cost of sales for the quarter by the inventory balance at the end of the quarter. The decrease in inventory turns was due in part to the impact of our acquisitions in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2010 and the fiscal first quarter of 2011.
Net cash used for investing activities totaled $66.1 million for the six months ended July 3, 2011 compared to $10.2 million for the six months ended July 4, 2010. Investing activities for the six months ended July 3, 2011 included payments for our acquisitions, net of cash acquired, of $52.4 million, capital expenditures of $14.9 million, and the receipt of $1.2 million of proceeds from the sale of real estate in the Americas segment. Investing activities for the six months ended July 4, 2010 included capital expenditures of $12.7 million and the receipt of $2.3 million of proceeds from the sale of real estate in the EMEA segment. We did not complete any acquisitions during the six months ended July 4, 2010.
Net cash used for financing activities for the six months ended July 3, 2011 totaled $1.7 million compared to $50.6 million for the six months ended July 4, 2010. This change is primarily due to the repayment of $46.3 million of outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility during the six months ended July 4, 2010.
Our outstanding debt obligations as of July 3, 2011 consisted of $350.0 million aggregate principal of 7.0% senior subordinated notes due 2017 and $200.0 million aggregate principal of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2019. As of July 3, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings under our senior secured credit facility, we were in compliance with all of the covenants of the facility, and we had $380.4 million in available borrowing capacity. Additional discussion regarding our various borrowing arrangements is included in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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. Forward looking statements include any statements regarding future revenues, costs and expenses, operating income, earnings per share, margins, cash flows, dividends, and capital expenditures. These forward looking statements are based on forecasts and projections about the markets and industries which we serve and about general economic conditions. They reflect management’s beliefs and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance, and they involve risk and uncertainty. Our actual results may differ materially from these expectations. There can be no assurance that the recent improvement in the global economy will continue. Turbulence in financial markets may increase our borrowing costs. Additional factors that may cause actual results to differ from our expectations include: our reliance on key distributors in marketing products; our ability to execute and realize the expected benefits from strategic initiatives (including

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revenue growth, cost control and productivity improvement programs); changes in the level of economic activity in our major geographic markets; difficulties in realigning manufacturing capacity and capabilities among our global manufacturing facilities; the competitiveness of the global cable, connectivity, and networking industries; variability in our quarterly and annual effective tax rates; changes in accounting rules and interpretations of those rules which may affect our reported earnings; changes in currency exchange rates and political and economic uncertainties in the countries where we conduct business; demand for our products; the cost and availability of materials including copper, plastic compounds derived from fossil fuels, electronic components, and other materials; energy costs; our ability to achieve acquisition performance expectations and to integrate acquired businesses successfully; our ability to develop and introduce new products; having to recognize charges that would reduce income as a result of impairing goodwill and other intangible assets; security risks and the potential for business interruption from operating in volatile countries; disruptions or failures of our (or our suppliers or customers) systems or operations in the event of a major earthquake, weather event, cyber-attack, terrorist attack, or other catastrophic event that could cause delays in completing sales, providing services, or performing other mission-critical functions; and other factors.
For a more complete discussion of risk factors, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2011. We disclaim any duty to update any forward looking statements as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
Item 7A of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K provides more 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, 2010.
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.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
We are a party to various legal proceedings and administrative actions that are incidental to our operations. These proceedings include personal injury cases, 81 of which are pending as of July 22, 2011, in which we are one of many defendants. Electricians have filed a majority of these cases, primarily in Pennsylvania and Illinois, generally seeking compensatory, special, and punitive damages. Typically in these cases, the claimant alleges injury from alleged exposure to a heat-resistant asbestos fiber. Our alleged predecessors had a small number of products that contained the fiber, but ceased production of such products more than 20 years ago. Through July 22, 2011, we have been dismissed, or reached

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agreement to be dismissed, in more than 400 similar cases without any going to trial, and with only a small number of these involving any payment to the claimant. 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 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as noted below. The information below updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the risk factors and information disclosed in our Form 10-K.
We may be unable to achieve our strategic priorities in emerging markets.
Emerging markets are a significant focus of our strategic plan, and our presence in emerging markets expanded on April 1, 2011 with our acquisition of Poliron in Brazil. The developing nature of these markets presents a number of risks. We may be unable to attract, develop, and retain appropriate talent to manage our businesses in emerging markets. Deterioration of social, political, labor, or economic conditions in a specific country or region may adversely affect our operations or financial results. The strategic priorities in emerging markets may be affected by changes, sometimes rapid, by regulatory and tax changes, which may impact trade and investment, including limitations on the amount and nature of investments and the repatriation of cash, permissible forms and structures of investment, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or similar rules, and other related matters.
Item 6: Exhibits
Exhibits
     
Exhibit 31.1  
Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to § 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 
Exhibit 31.2  
Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to § 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 
Exhibit 32.1  
Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 
Exhibit 32.2  
Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 
Exhibit 101.INS Exhibit 101.SCH Exhibit 101.CAL Exhibit 101.DEF Exhibit 101.LAB Exhibit 101.PRE  
XBRL Instance Document
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label
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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: August 10, 2011  By:   /s/ John S. Stroup    
    John S. Stroup   
    President, Chief Executive Officer and Director   
 
     
Date: August 10, 2011  By:   /s/ Gray G. Benoist    
    Gray G. Benoist   
    Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer   
 
     
Date: August 10, 2011  By:   /s/ John S. Norman    
    John S. Norman   
    Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer   
 

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