Belden has agreed to acquire Ruckus Networks from its parent company Vistance in an all-cash deal worth $1.85 billion, aimed at deepening its presence in the enterprise connectivity market. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Further, Belden has secured debt financing from JP Morgan to fund the acquisition.
Ruckus provides enterprise networking solutions and currently serves more than 48,000 customers worldwide. Its portfolio spans Wi-Fi, enterprise switching and an artificial intelligence-driven cloud networking platform. Together, Belden and Ruckus intend to offer a broader, higher-value networking proposition to customers across enterprise and industrial settings, while strengthening their financial profile and generating strong free cash flow to support rapid debt reduction.
The US-based company said the acquisition will bolster its core enterprise growth verticals, including hospitality, education and healthcare, while widening its total addressable market through expanded Wi-Fi and enterprise switching offerings.
