Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its consumer electronics assets in China to Shenzhen Woer Heat-Shrinkable Material Co., Ltd. for consideration of approximately $43 million.

“I’m pleased to announce this agreement with Shenzhen Woer Heat-Shrinkable Material Co., Ltd. We believe this is a positive outcome that will benefit Belden shareholders by returning our focus to areas of strategic relevance in Asia. The sale of these assets will reduce 2013 revenue by approximately $100 to $120 million with no significant impact to operating profit. Additionally, we expect to incur non-cash charges of approximately $25 million in 2012 which will be excluded from our adjusted results,” said John Stroup, Belden’s President and CEO.

Belden expects the sale, which is subject to approval by Chinese regulatory authorities, to close in 2012.

Forward Looking Statements
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About Belden
St. Louis-based Belden Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets cable, connectivity, and networking products in markets including industrial automation, enterprise, transportation, infrastructure, and consumer electronics. It has approximately 7,600 employees, and provides value for industrial automation, enterprise, education, healthcare, entertainment and broadcast, sound and security, transportation, infrastructure, consumer electronics and other industries. Belden has manufacturing capabilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and a market presence in nearly every region of the world. Belden was founded in 1902, and today is a leader with some of the strongest brands in the signal transmission industry. For more information, visit www.belden.com.