Alston & Bird represented Vistance Networks, a global provider of intelligent network solutions, in the sale of its RUCKUS Networks business to Belden Inc. Vistance expects net proceeds of approximately $1.7 billion after taxes and other expenses. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The Alston & Bird team advising Vistance Networks was led by partners Mark Kelly, Scott Kummer, and Peter Fritz, and included partner Rebecca Valentino, senior associate Stephanie Kley, and associate Brad Lewis (Corporate & Business Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions).
They were supported by partner Matthew Wrysinski (Finance), partner Chris Gegg (Intellectual Property); partners John Baron and Danny Reach (Federal & International Tax); partner Matthew Kent and counsel Irene Fraile (Antitrust); partner Cara Peterman (Securities Litigation); partner Mike Stevens and counsel Regina Couto (Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation); and partner Jennifer Everett (Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy); and partner Jens-Olrik Murach and associate Jonathan Kress (Antitrust).