Belden layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Belden reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 8,000 to approximately 8,000.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 8,000 | December 31, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 7,500 | December 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 8,000 | December 31, 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryCompany initiated a productivity program in response to weaker economic conditions, with severance and other costs incurred by the Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions segments.
Word for word“We initiated a productivity program in response to weaker economic conditions experienced in the second half of 2023.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany reported severance and restructuring costs for the Productivity Initiative Program, with a severance accrual balance at year end.
Word for word“The table below sets forth severance activity included in accrued liabilities that occurred for the Productivity Initiative Program described above (in thousands).” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany integrated recent acquisitions and consolidated facilities and support functions to achieve cost savings under the Acquisition Integration Program.
Word for word“We are integrating our recent acquisitions with our existing businesses to achieve desired cost savings, primarily by focusing on con solidating existing and acquired facilities as well as other support functions.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany consolidated its manufacturing footprint in the Americas region under the Manufacturing Footprint Program.
Word for word“We consolidated our manufacturing footprint in the Americas region during 2022.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany executed a cost reduction program to streamline the organizational structure and invest in technology.
Word for word“We executed a cost reduction program to streamline the organizational structure and invest in technology to drive productivity.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryProductivity Initiative Program: a productivity program started in response to weaker economic conditions in the second half of 2023, with severance and other costs recorded in 2024 and 2023.
Word for word“The Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions segments incurred $ 2.6 million and $ 0.5 million, respectively, of severance and other costs during the year ended December 31, 2024 and $ 3.6 million and $ 5.5 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2023.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryAcquisition Integration Program: consolidation of existing and acquired facilities and support functions to achieve cost savings, with restructuring and integration costs in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Word for word“The Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment incurred $ 11.6 million, $ 6.5 million, and $ 4.8 million of restructuring and integration costs during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryTotal severance, restructuring and acquisition integration costs were reported in 2024 for severance and restructuring programs, and an accrued severance balance was reported at year end 2024.
Word for word“Balance at December 31, 2024 $ 5,079 Note 16: Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowing Arrangements The carrying values of our long-term debt and other borrowing arrangements were as follows: December 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Revolving credit agreement due 2026 $ — $ — Senior subordinated notes: 3.375 % Senior subordinated notes due 2027 465,795 497,025 3.875 % Senior subordinated notes due 2028 362,285 386,575 3.375 % Senior subordinated notes due 2031 310,530 331,350 Total senior subordinated notes 1,138,610 1,214,950 Less unamortized debt issuance costs ( 8,509 ) ( 10,739 ) Long-term debt $ 1,130,101 $ 1,204,211 Revolving Credit Agreement due 2026 We have a $ 300.0 million multi-currency asset-based revolving credit facility (the Revolver).” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company started a productivity program because of weaker economic conditions in late 2023, and its Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment incurred severance and other costs under it.
Word for word“The Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment incurred $ 1.7 million, $ 2.6 million and $ 3.6 million of severance and other costs during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe Automation Solutions segment incurred severance and other costs under the productivity program.
Word for word“The Automation Solutions segment incurred $ 2.2 million, $ 0.5 million, and $ 5.5 million of severance and other costs during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company is integrating recent acquisitions to achieve cost savings, mainly by consolidating facilities and support functions.
Word for word“We are integrating our recent acquisitions with our existing businesses to achieve desired cost savings, primarily by focusing on consolidating existing and acquired facilities as well as other support functions.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment incurred restructuring and integration costs under the acquisition integration program.
Word for word“The Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment incurred $ 2.2 million, $ 11.6 million, and $ 6.5 million of restructuring and integration costs during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe Automation Solutions segment incurred restructuring and integration costs under the acquisition integration program.
Word for word“The Automation Solutions segment incurred $ 1.2 million, $ 2.1 million, and $ 3.0 million of restructuring and integration costs during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company said there were no significant severance accrual balances at the end of 2025 or 2024.
Word for word“There were no significant severance accrual balances as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | $7.1 million | $31.1 million |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.8 million | $41.9 million |
| 2018-12-31 | $788,000 | $22.6 million |
| 2019-12-31 | $20.8 million | $26.5 million |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.2 million | $8.9 million |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.7 million | $18.4 million |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.6 million | $16.5 million |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.9 million | $18.7 million |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.9 million | $16.8 million |
| 2025-12-31 | $2.9 million | $7.3 million |
Belden filed 2 restructuring notices (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Belden’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-17. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.