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Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA) reported Q1 2025 results with net sales of $152.2 million, up from $128.1 million in Q1-24, though organic sales declined 6.4% excluding Enercon's $32.4 million contribution. The company achieved improved profitability with gross profit margin of 38.6% (up from 37.5%) and GAAP net earnings of $17.9 million.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $30.9 million (20.3% of sales) compared to $22.4 million (17.5%) year-over-year. For Q2 2025, the company projects sales between $145-155 million with gross margins of 37-39%, accounting for potential $8-10 million impact from China-related tariffs.

The company announced Farouq Tuweiq will succeed Daniel Bernstein as President and CEO following the May 2025 shareholder meeting.

Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA) ha riportato i risultati del primo trimestre 2025 con vendite nette per 152,2 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 128,1 milioni di dollari del primo trimestre 2024, anche se le vendite organiche sono diminuite del 6,4% escludendo il contributo di 32,4 milioni di dollari di Enercon. L'azienda ha migliorato la redditività con un margine lordo del 38,6% (in crescita rispetto al 37,5%) e un utile netto GAAP di 17,9 milioni di dollari.

L'EBITDA rettificato ha raggiunto 30,9 milioni di dollari (20,3% delle vendite) rispetto ai 22,4 milioni (17,5%) dello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente. Per il secondo trimestre 2025, la società prevede vendite tra 145 e 155 milioni di dollari con margini lordi tra il 37 e il 39%, considerando un possibile impatto di 8-10 milioni di dollari derivante dai dazi legati alla Cina.

La società ha annunciato che Farouq Tuweiq succederà a Daniel Bernstein come Presidente e CEO dopo l'assemblea degli azionisti di maggio 2025.

Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA) reportó resultados del primer trimestre de 2025 con ventas netas de 152,2 millones de dólares, aumentando desde 128,1 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024, aunque las ventas orgánicas disminuyeron un 6,4% excluyendo la contribución de 32,4 millones de dólares de Enercon. La compañía logró una mejor rentabilidad con un margen bruto del 38,6% (frente al 37,5%) y ganancias netas GAAP de 17,9 millones de dólares.

El EBITDA ajustado alcanzó 30,9 millones de dólares (20,3% de las ventas) en comparación con 22,4 millones (17,5%) año tras año. Para el segundo trimestre de 2025, la empresa proyecta ventas entre 145 y 155 millones de dólares con márgenes brutos del 37-39%, considerando un posible impacto de 8-10 millones de dólares por aranceles relacionados con China.

La compañía anunció que Farouq Tuweiq sucederá a Daniel Bernstein como Presidente y CEO tras la reunión de accionistas de mayo de 2025.

Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA)는 2025년 1분기 실적을 발표하며 순매출 1억 5,220만 달러를 기록해 2024년 1분기 1억 2,810만 달러에서 증가했으나, Enercon의 3,240만 달러 기여분을 제외한 유기적 매출은 6.4% 감소했습니다. 회사는 매출총이익률 38.6%(이전 37.5% 대비 상승)과 GAAP 기준 순이익 1,790만 달러로 수익성을 개선했습니다.

조정 EBITDA는 3,090만 달러(매출의 20.3%)로 전년 동기 2,240만 달러(17.5%) 대비 증가했습니다. 2025년 2분기 매출은 1억 4,500만~1억 5,500만 달러, 매출총이익률은 37~39%로 예상하며, 중국 관련 관세로 인한 800만~1,000만 달러의 영향도 반영하고 있습니다.

회사는 Farouq Tuweiq가 2025년 5월 주주총회 이후 Daniel Bernstein의 후임으로 사장 겸 CEO로 취임할 것이라고 발표했습니다.

Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA) a publié ses résultats du premier trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires net de 152,2 millions de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 128,1 millions de dollars au premier trimestre 2024, bien que les ventes organiques aient diminué de 6,4 % hors contribution de 32,4 millions de dollars d’Enercon. L’entreprise a amélioré sa rentabilité avec une marge brute de 38,6% (contre 37,5 %) et un bénéfice net GAAP de 17,9 millions de dollars.

L’EBITDA ajusté a atteint 30,9 millions de dollars (20,3 % des ventes) contre 22,4 millions (17,5 %) l’année précédente. Pour le deuxième trimestre 2025, la société prévoit des ventes comprises entre 145 et 155 millions de dollars avec des marges brutes de 37 à 39 %, en tenant compte d’un impact potentiel de 8 à 10 millions de dollars lié aux tarifs douaniers concernant la Chine.

L’entreprise a annoncé que Farouq Tuweiq succédera à Daniel Bernstein en tant que Président et CEO après l’assemblée des actionnaires de mai 2025.

Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA) meldete die Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit Nettoverkäufen von 152,2 Millionen US-Dollar, gegenüber 128,1 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024, obwohl die organischen Verkäufe ohne den Beitrag von Enercon in Höhe von 32,4 Millionen US-Dollar um 6,4 % zurückgingen. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine verbesserte Rentabilität mit einer Bruttogewinnmarge von 38,6% (vorher 37,5 %) und einem GAAP-Nettogewinn von 17,9 Millionen US-Dollar.

Das bereinigte EBITDA erreichte 30,9 Millionen US-Dollar (20,3 % des Umsatzes) gegenüber 22,4 Millionen US-Dollar (17,5 %) im Vorjahresvergleich. Für das zweite Quartal 2025 prognostiziert das Unternehmen Umsätze zwischen 145 und 155 Millionen US-Dollar mit Bruttomargen von 37 bis 39 %, wobei ein potenzieller Einfluss von 8 bis 10 Millionen US-Dollar durch China-bezogene Zölle berücksichtigt wird.

Das Unternehmen gab bekannt, dass Farouq Tuweiq Daniel Bernstein nach der Aktionärsversammlung im Mai 2025 als Präsident und CEO nachfolgen wird.

Positive
  • Net sales increased 18.8% to $152.2M from $128.1M in Q1-24
  • Gross profit margin improved to 38.6% from 37.5% YoY
  • GAAP net earnings grew to $17.9M from $15.9M YoY
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 20.3% from 17.5% YoY
  • Strong performance in defense, aerospace, and AI markets
Negative
  • Organic sales declined 6.4% excluding Enercon acquisition
  • Expected $8-10M negative impact from China tariffs in Q2
  • Weakness in rail, e-Mobility, and consumer markets
  • 10% of sales exposed to US-China tariff risks
  • Q2 guidance adjusted downward due to tariff concerns

Insights

Quarterly results show improved margins and earnings, yet organic sales fell and guidance reflects tariff risks. Mixed signals, with notable headwinds ahead.

Revenue rose to $152.2 million from $128.1 million in Q1-24, but this includes a $32.4 million boost from the Enercon acquisition. Organic sales actually declined 6.4% year-over-year, which is a concern, as it suggests underlying weakness despite inorganic contribution. Gross margin improved to 38.6% from 37.5% and GAAP net earnings increased to $17.9 million (up from $15.9 million). However, Non-GAAP net earnings dipped slightly to $16.8 million from $17.0 million, reflecting adjustments and potential rising costs. Adjusted EBITDA rose sharply to $30.9 million (20.3% margin), up from $22.4 million (17.5%).

Forward guidance for Q2 calls for $145-155 million in sales and 37-39% gross margin, but this has been revised down by $8-10 million due to uncertainty from new China tariffs, with some customers pausing orders. 10% of revenue is exposed to China-to-U.S. sales at risk, though management notes 75% is insulated from tariffs.

Leadership transition is underway, with a new CEO, but the impact is unknown. Overall, strong margin and EBITDA performance are overshadowed by organic sales decline and tariff-related risks, yielding a net neutral outlook.

WEST ORANGE, N.J., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bel Fuse Inc. (Nasdaq: BELFA and BELFB) today announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

Net sales of $152.2 million compared to $128.1 million in Q1-24. Excluding $32.4 million of contribution from Enercon, organic sales down 6.4% from Q1-24.
Gross profit margin of 38.6%, up from 37.5% in Q1-24
GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders of $17.9 million versus $15.9 million in Q1-24
Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders of $16.8 million versus $17.0 million in Q1-24
Adjusted EBITDA of $30.9 million (20.3% of sales) as compared to $22.4 million (17.5% of sales) in Q1-24
Announced Farouq Tuweiq's appointment as Bel’s President and CEO, to be effective immediately following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (to be held in May 2025)
  

“We are pleased with our first quarter results, which benefitted from our increased exposure within the defense and commercial aerospace industries and strength in the emerging AI end market,” said Daniel Bernstein, President and CEO. “These factors helped to mitigate the seasonality around Chinese New Year which has historically dictated the trend for our first quarter. Looking ahead at our underlying business demand, we generally expect continued strength in the defense, space and AI end markets throughout the year, which are anticipated to mitigate lower volumes going into the rail, e-Mobility and consumer markets,” concluded Mr. Bernstein.

Farouq Tuweiq, CFO, added, “Looking to the second quarter, we are operating in a highly dynamic environment and there is difficulty in predicting the moving target of tariffs and assessing the corresponding impact given ongoing and potential future changes. As Bel generally designs and manufactures its products within close geographic proximity to our customers, we estimate that approximately 75% of our global sales are not currently subject to the recent U.S. tariffs that have been imposed. We estimate that ~10% of our consolidated sales relate to product that is manufactured in China and shipped into the U.S., and this is the subset of our revenue where certain customers have requested a pause on orders while the supply chain awaits additional clarity on the longer-term tariff policy with China. Based on information available today, GAAP net sales in the second quarter of 2025 are projected to be in the range of $145 to $155 million, with gross margin in the range of 37% to 39%. This guidance for the second quarter, which is typically solely based on our underlying business demand and existing orders on hand, has been modified downward to take into account approximately $8-10 million of what we believe is a reasonable allowance for potential downside impact from China-related tariffs and a lower expected volume of intraquarter turns. The team will continue to closely monitor the evolving tariff landscape and assess potential alternatives that are within our control,” concluded Mr. Tuweiq.

Mr. Bernstein continued, “With my upcoming transition to the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board in May, it has been a privilege to be part of Bel’s journey over the past 45 years. The success of the Company is based solely on the dedication of all of our associates, past and present, and it has been an honor to lead such a talented group of associates during my tenure as President and CEO. I am confident about Bel’s future under the leadership of Farouq and the Executive team,” concluded Mr. Bernstein.

Non-GAAP financial measures, such as Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders, Non-GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA, adjust corresponding GAAP measures for provision for income taxes, other income/expense, net, interest income/expense, and depreciation and amortization, and also exclude, where applicable for the covered period presented in the financial statements, certain unusual or special items identified by management such as restructuring charges, gains/losses on sales of businesses and properties, acquisition related costs, impairment charges, noncontrolling interest ("NCI") adjustments from fair value to redemption value, and certain litigation costsIn addition, in the fourth quarter of 2024, we modified our presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures, including revising our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS, to additionally exclude from these Non-GAAP measures (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) amortization of intangibles (which primarily relates to the amortization of finite-lived customer relationships and technology associated with the Company's historical acquisitions, including those associated with the recent acquisition of Enercon), and (iii) unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses. We believe this change enhances investor insight into our operational performance. We have applied this modified definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS to all periods presentedPlease refer to the financial information included with this press release for reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to Non-GAAP financial measures and our explanation of why we present Non-GAAP financial measures.

Conference Call
Bel has scheduled a conference call for 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, April 25, 2025 to discuss these results. To participate in the conference call, investors should dial 877-407-0784, or 201-689-8560 if dialing internationally. The presentation will additionally be broadcast live over the Internet and will be available at https://ir.belfuse.com/events-and-presentations. The webcast will be available via replay for a period of at least 30 days at this same Internet address. For those unable to access the live call, a telephone replay will be available at 844-512-2921, or 412-317-6671 if dialing internationally, using access code 13753007 after 12:30 pm ET, also for 30 days.

About Bel
Bel (www.belfuse.com) designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits. These products are primarily used in the defense, commercial aerospace, networking, telecommunications, computing, general industrial, high-speed data transmission, transportation and eMobility industries. Bel's portfolio of products also finds application in the automotive, medical, broadcasting and consumer electronics markets. Bel's product groups include Power Solutions and Protection (front-end, board-mount, industrial and transportation power products, module products and circuit protection), Connectivity Solutions (expanded beam fiber optic, copper-based, RF and RJ connectors and cable assemblies), and Magnetic Solutions (integrated connector modules, power transformers, power inductors and discrete components). The Company operates facilities around the world.

Company Contact:
Farouq Tuweiq  
Chief Financial Officer  
ir@belf.com

Investor Contact:
Three Part Advisors
Jean Marie Young, Managing Director or Steven Hooser, Partner
631-418-4339
jyoung@threepa.com; shooser@threepa.com

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, our guidance for the second quarter of 2025; our statements regarding our expectations for future periods generally including anticipated financial performance, projections and trends for the remainder of the 2025 year ahead and other future periods; our statements regarding future events, performance, plans, intentions, beliefs, expectations and estimates, including statements regarding matters such as trends and expectations as to our sales, volumes, gross margin, products, product groups, customers, geographies and end markets; statements about uncertainty of the evolving tariff landscape, associated difficulties in forecasting, expectations regarding future clarity on tariff policy, the Company’s estimates concerning Bel’s global sales and recently imposed tariffs, and the Company’s intention to continue to monitor the tariff landscape and assess potential alternatives; statements about anticipated continued strength in certain end markets, and views on the effects on the Company’s overall future performance; statements about the Company’s upcoming management transition; and statements regarding our expectations and beliefs regarding trends in the Company's business and industry and the markets in which Bel operates, and about broader market trends and the macroeconomic environment generally, and other statements regarding the Company's positioning, its strategies, future progress, investments, plans, targets, goals, and other focuses and initiatives, and the expected timing and potential benefits thereof. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Bel’s control. Bel’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in our forward-looking statements (including without limitation any of Bel’s projections) due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, difficulties associated with integrating previously acquired companies, including any unanticipated difficulties, or unexpected or higher than anticipated expenditures, relating to Bel's November 2024 acquisition of Enercon, and including, without limitation, the risk that Bel is unable to integrate the Enercon business successfully or difficulties that result in the failure to realize the expected benefits and synergies within the expected time period (if at all); the possibility that the Bel’s intended acquisition of the remaining 20% stake in Enercon is not completed in accordance with the shareholders agreement as contemplated for any reason, and any resulting disruptions to Bel’s business and its currently 80% owned Enercon subsidiary as a result thereof; trends in demand which can affect Bel's products and results, including that demand in Enercon’s end markets can be cyclical, impacting the demand for Enercon’s products, which could be materially adversely affected by reductions in defense spending; the market concerns facing Bel's customers, and risks for the Company’s business in the event of the loss of certain substantial customers; the continuing viability of sectors that rely on Bel's products; the effects of business and economic conditions, and challenges impacting the macroeconomic environment generally and/or Bel's industry in particular; the effects of rising input costs, and cost changes generally, including the potential impact of inflationary pressures; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, including supply chain constraints or other challenges; the impact of public health crises; difficulties associated with the availability of labor, and the risks of any labor unrest or labor shortages; risks associated with Bel's international operations, including Bel's substantial manufacturing operations in China, and following Bel’s November 2024 acquisition of Enercon , risks associated with operations in Israel, which may be adversely affected by political or economic instability, major hostilities or acts of terrorism in the region; risks associated with restructuring programs or other strategic initiatives, including any difficulties in implementation or realization of the expected benefits or cost savings; product development, commercialization or technological difficulties; the regulatory and trade environment including the potential effects of the imposition of new or increased tariffs and trade restrictions that may impact Bel, its customers and/or its suppliers, and risks associated with the evolving trade environment, the ongoing implementation and modification of tariffs, trade restrictions, and changes in trade agreements, and general uncertainty about future changes in trade and tariff policy; risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; uncertainties associated with legal proceedings; the market's acceptance of the Company's new products and competitive responses to those new products; the impact of changes to U.S. and applicable foreign legal and regulatory requirements, including tax laws, trade and tariff policies, such as any new or increase in tariffs imposed either by the U.S. government on foreign imports or by a foreign government on U.S. exports related to the countries in which Bel transacts business; and the risks detailed in Bel’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in subsequent reports filed by Bel with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other documents that may be filed by Bel from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the risks and uncertainties impacting Bel's business, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will in fact prove to be correct. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Bel’s views as of the date of this press release. Bel anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. Bel undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Bel’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Non-GAAP financial measures identified in this press release as well as in the supplementary information to this press release (Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders, Non-GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA) are not measures of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These measures should not be considered a substitute for, and the reader should also consider, income from operations, net earnings, earnings per share and other measures of performance as defined by GAAP as indicators of our performance or profitability. Our non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to other similarly-titled captions of other companies due to differences in the method of calculation. We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain unusual or special items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under U.S. GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods. We believe that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. We use these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods for trend analysis and for budgeting and planning purposes. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other similarly situated companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. We also use non-GAAP measures in determining incentive compensation. For additional information about our use of non-GAAP financial measures in connection with our Incentive Compensation Program, please see the Executive Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) section appearing in our Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2025.

Website Information
We routinely post important information for investors on our website, www.belfuse.com, in the "Investor Relations" section. We use our website as a means of disclosing material, otherwise non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

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Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information(1)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

    
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2025  2024 
         
Net sales $152,238  $128,090 
Cost of sales  93,419   80,012 
Gross profit  58,819   48,078 
As a % of net sales  38.6%  37.5%
         
Research and development costs  7,222   5,215 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  29,507   24,944 
As a % of net sales  19.4%  19.5%
Restructuring charges  (2,933)  65 
Income from operations  25,023   17,854 
As a % of net sales  16.4%  13.9%
         
Interest expense  (4,152)  (434)
Interest income  275   1,115 
Other income, net  2,639   1,817 
Earnings before income taxes  23,785   20,352 
         
Provision for income taxes  5,463   4,478 
Effective tax rate  23.0%  22.0%
Net earnings $18,322  $15,874 
As a % of net sales  12.0%  12.4%
         
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest  838   - 
Redemption value adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interest  (390)  - 
Net earnings attributable to Bel Fuse Shareholders $17,874  $15,874 
         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:        
Class A common shares - basic and diluted  2,115   2,139 
Class B common shares - basic and diluted  10,457   10,610 
         
Net earnings per common share:        
Class A common shares - basic and diluted $1.36  $1.19 
Class B common shares - basic and diluted  1.43  $1.26 
         

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2025 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

       
Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information(1)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, unaudited)
       
  March 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $65,927  $68,253 
Held to maturity U.S. Treasury securities  950   950 
Accounts receivable, net  103,643   111,376 
Inventories  164,815   161,370 
Other current assets  33,090   31,581 
Total current assets  368,425   373,530 
Property, plant and equipment, net  47,271   47,879 
Right-of-use assets  24,962   25,125 
Related-party note receivable  3,270   2,937 
Equity method investment  9,856   9,265 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net  436,438   439,984 
Other assets  50,234   51,069 
Total assets $940,456  $949,789 
         
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $46,110  $49,182 
Operating lease liability, current  8,540   7,954 
Other current liabilities  56,585   70,933 
Total current liabilities  111,235   128,069 
Long-term debt  280,000   287,500 
Operating lease liability, long-term  17,349   17,763 
Other liabilities  73,937   75,295 
Total liabilities  482,521   508,627 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests  81,034   80,586 
Stockholders' equity  376,901   360,576 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity $940,456  $949,789 
         

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2025 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    
Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information(1)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, unaudited)
    
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2025  2024 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net earnings $18,322  $15,874 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  6,684   3,684 
Stock-based compensation  1,179   804 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  295   26 
Deferred income taxes  (1,412)  (1,676)
Net unrealized gains on foreign currency revaluation  (3,663)  (647)
Other, net  (518)  (71)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable, net  8,220   725 
Unbilled receivables  (601)  3,644 
Inventories  (2,462)  5,688 
Accounts payable  (3,374)  (7,575)
Accrued expenses  (11,058)  (16,440)
Accrued restructuring costs  (4,508)  (1,254)
Income taxes payable  4,107   4,971 
Other operating assets/liabilities, net  (3,064)  (1,603)
Net cash provided by operating activities  8,147   6,150 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchases of property, plant and equipment  (2,790)  (2,929)
Purchases of held to maturity U.S. Treasury securities  -   (42,726)
Proceeds from held to maturity securities  -   30,374 
Investment in related party notes receivable  (333)  (492)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  58   192 
Net cash used in investing activities  (3,065)  (15,581)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Dividends paid to common stockholders  (829)  (837)
Purchases of common stock  -   (6,283)
Proceeds of long-term debt  5,000   - 
Repayments of long-term debt  (12,500)  - 
Net cash used in financing activities  (8,329)  (7,120)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  921   (1,500)
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (2,326)  (18,051)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period  68,253   89,371 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $65,927  $71,320 
         
         
Supplementary information:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Income taxes, net of refunds received $2,277  $978 
Interest payments $4,207  $981 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $637  $2,951 
         

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2025 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

       
Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information(1)
Product Group Highlights
(dollars in thousands, unaudited)
       
  Sales  Gross Margin 
  Q1-25  Q1-24  % Change  Q1-25  Q1-24  Basis Point Change 
Power Solutions and Protection $83,054  $60,247   37.9%  42.6%  44.0%  (140)
Connectivity Solutions  50,730   54,285   -6.5%  37.9%  36.1%  180 
Magnetic Solutions  18,454   13,558   36.1%  24.7%  16.0%  870 
Total $152,238  $128,090   18.9%  38.6%  37.5%  110 
                         

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2025 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    
Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information(1)
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3)
(in thousands, unaudited)
    
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2025  2024 
         
GAAP Net earnings $18,322  $15,874 
Provision for income taxes  5,463   4,478 
Other income/expense, net  (2,639)  (1,817)
Interest income  (275)  (1,115)
Interest expense  4,152   434 
GAAP Operating Income $25,023  $17,854 
Restructuring charges  (2,933)  65 
Amortization of inventory step-up  958   - 
Stock-based compensation  1,179   804 
Non-GAAP Operating Income $24,227  $18,723 
Depreciation and amortization  6,684   3,684 
Adjusted EBITDA $30,911  $22,407 
% of net sales  20.3%  17.5%
         

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2025 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(2) In this press release and supplemental information, we have included Non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders, Non-GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA. We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain specified items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods. We believe that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. We use these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods for trend analysis and for budgeting and planning purposes. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other similarly situated companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. We also use non-GAAP measures in determining incentive compensation. See the section above captioned “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information.
(3) In the fourth quarter of 2024, we modified our presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures, including revising our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS, to additionally exclude from these Non-GAAP measures (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) amortization of intangibles (which primarily relates to the amortization of finite-lived customer relationships and technology associated with the Company's historical acquisitions, including those associated with the recent acquisition of Enercon), and (iii) unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses. We believe this change enhances investor insight into our operational performance. We have applied this modified definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS to all periods presented.

Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information(1)
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures(2)(4)
(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
 

The following tables detail the impact that certain unusual or special items had on the Company's net earnings per common Class A and Class B basic and diluted shares ("EPS") and the line items in which these items were included on the consolidated statements of operations.

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2025  Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 
Reconciling Items Earnings before taxes  Provision for income taxes  Net Earnings Attributable to Bel Fuse Shareholders  Class A EPS(3)  Class B EPS(3)  Earnings before taxes  Provision for income taxes  Net Earnings Attributable to Bel Fuse Shareholders  Class A EPS(3)  Class B EPS(3) 
                                         
GAAP measures $23,785  $5,463  $17,874  $1.36  $1.43  $20,352  $4,478  $15,874  $1.19  $1.26 
Restructuring charges  (2,933)  (371)  (2,562)  (0.20)  (0.21)  65   -   65   -   - 
Redemption value adjustment on redeemable NCI  -   -   (390)  (0.03)  (0.03)  -   -   -   -   - 
Amortization of inventory step-up  958   220   738   0.06   0.06   -   -   -   -   - 
Stock-based compensation  1,179   243   936   0.07   0.08   804   166   638   0.05   0.05 
Amortization of intangibles  3,686   648   3,038   0.23   0.24   1,394   264   1,130   0.09   0.09 
Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses  (3,663)  (868)  (2,795)  (0.21)  (0.22)  (899)  207   (692)  (0.05)  (0.05)
Non-GAAP measures $23,012  $5,335  $16,839  $1.28  $1.35  $21,716  $5,115  $17,015  $1.27  $1.35 
                                         

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2025 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(2) In this press release and supplemental information, we have included Non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders, Non-GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA. We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain specified items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods. We believe that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. We use these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods for trend analysis and for budgeting and planning purposes. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other similarly situated companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. We also use non-GAAP measures in determining incentive compensation. See the section above captioned “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information.
(3) Individual amounts of earnings per share may not agree to the total due to rounding.
(4) In the fourth quarter of 2024, we modified our presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures, including revising our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS, to additionally exclude from these Non-GAAP measures (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) amortization of intangibles (which primarily relates to the amortization of finite-lived customer relationships and technology associated with the Company's historical acquisitions, including those associated with the recent acquisition of Enercon), and (iii) unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses. We believe this change enhances investor insight into our operational performance. We have applied this modified definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS to all periods presented.

    
Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures
(2)(4)
(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

    
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 
Reconciling Items Earnings before taxes  Provision for income taxes  Net Earnings Attributable to Bel Fuse Shareholders  Class A EPS(3)  Class B EPS(3) 
                     
GAAP measures $22,883  $4,077  $18,806  $1.43  $1.50 
Restructuring charges  638   153   485   0.04   0.04 
Stock-based compensation  972   200   772   0.06   0.06 
Amortization of intangibles  1,148   239   909   0.07   0.07 
Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses  370   80   290   0.02   0.02 
Non-GAAP measures $26,011  $4,749  $21,262  $1.61  $1.70 


  Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 
Reconciling Items Earnings before taxes  Provision for income taxes  Net Earnings Attributable to Bel Fuse Shareholders  Class A EPS(3)  Class B EPS(3) 
                     
GAAP measures $11,188  $3,108  $8,080  $0.61  $0.65 
Restructuring charges  1,087   154   933   0.07   0.07 
Acquisition related costs  4,292   987   3,305   0.25   0.27 
Stock-based compensation  1,007   208   799   0.06   0.06 
Amortization of intangibles  1,152   239   913   0.07   0.07 
Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses  1,075   266   809   0.06   0.06 
Non-GAAP measures $19,801  $4,962  $14,839  $1.13  $1.19 
                     

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2024 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(2) In this press release and supplemental information, we have included Non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders, Non-GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA. We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain specified items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods. We believe that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. We use these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods for trend analysis and for budgeting and planning purposes. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other similarly situated companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. We also use non-GAAP measures in determining incentive compensation. See the section above captioned “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information.
(3) Individual amounts of earnings per share may not agree to the total due to rounding.
(4) In the fourth quarter of 2024, we modified our presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures, including revising our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS, to additionally exclude from these Non-GAAP measures (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) amortization of intangibles (which primarily relates to the amortization of finite-lived customer relationships and technology associated with the Company's historical acquisitions, including those associated with the recent acquisition of Enercon), and (iii) unrealized foreign currency exchange (gains) losses. We believe this change enhances investor insight into our operational performance. We have applied this modified definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS to all periods presented.


FAQ

What are Bel Fuse's (BELFA) Q1 2025 financial highlights?

Bel reported Q1 2025 net sales of $152.2M, gross profit margin of 38.6%, and GAAP net earnings of $17.9M. Adjusted EBITDA was $30.9M, representing 20.3% of sales.

How will China tariffs impact Bel Fuse's Q2 2025 guidance?

Bel estimates an $8-10M potential downside impact from China-related tariffs, with approximately 10% of consolidated sales affected by products manufactured in China and shipped to the US.

What is Bel Fuse's revenue guidance for Q2 2025?

Bel projects Q2 2025 GAAP net sales between $145-155M with gross margins of 37-39%, adjusted downward to account for tariff impacts and lower intraquarter turns.

Who is replacing Daniel Bernstein as Bel Fuse's CEO?

Farouq Tuweiq, currently CFO, will become President and CEO effective after the May 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Which markets showed strength for Bel Fuse in Q1 2025?

Bel saw strength in defense, commercial aerospace, and AI end markets, while experiencing lower volumes in rail, e-Mobility, and consumer markets.
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