Bel Fuse Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Bel Fuse Inc. (Nasdaq:BELFA and BELFB) has announced an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Enercon Technologies for $320 million, with plans to purchase the remaining 20% by early 2027. The acquisition, based on a $400 million enterprise value, will significantly expand Bel's presence in the aerospace and defense markets, increasing exposure from 17.5% to 31% of total revenue. Enercon, a leading supplier of power conversion and networking solutions, reported LTM Q2 2024 sales of $111 million with a 46% gross profit margin. The deal is expected to be accretive to Bel's GAAP EPS within one year and non-GAAP EPS immediately. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is anticipated to close by the end of 2024.

Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BELFA and BELFB) has announced its regular quarterly cash dividends. The company's Board of Directors declared dividends of $0.06 per share for Class A common shares and $0.07 per share for Class B common shares. These dividends will be payable on November 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2024. Bel Fuse currently has approximately 12,549,000 common shares outstanding, consisting of 2,116,000 Class A common shares and 10,433,000 Class B common shares.

Bel Fuse (Nasdaq: BELFA, BELFB) announced its Q2 2024 financial results with net sales of $133.2 million, down from $168.8 million in Q2-23. The company reported a gross profit margin of 40.1%, compared to 32.9% in Q2-23. Net earnings were $18.8 million, a decrease from $27.8 million in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $27.4 million (20.6% of sales) versus $28.6 million (17.0% of sales) in Q2-23.

Bel repurchased 126,552 shares at a cost of $7.9 million. Q3 2024 guidance expects net sales between $118-$126 million and gross margins of 34-36%. CFO Farouq Tuweiq cited trade restrictions and continued softness in networking and distribution as factors affecting future performance. The company anticipates positive momentum towards the end of 2024.

Bel Fuse announced plans to release its second-quarter 2024 financial results on July 24, 2024, after market close. The company will hold an earnings conference call on July 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. The call can be accessed via phone or online, with replay options available until August 25, 2024. This announcement will provide insights into the company's financial performance and potentially influence its stock performance (Nasdaq: BELFA).

Bel Fuse announced the retirement of Dennis Ackerman, President of Bel Power Solutions and Protection, effective July 31, 2024, after 37 years of service. Steve Dawson, currently Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for the Power segment, will succeed Ackerman starting July 1, 2024. Ackerman has substantially contributed to Bel since joining in 1986, holding various leadership roles and driving acquisitions and growth. CEO Daniel Bernstein commended Ackerman's dedication and expressed confidence in Dawson's ability to lead the segment to long-term success. Dawson brings over 25 years of experience in power and circuit protection, previously working with Cooper Industries, Power-One, and ABB.

Bel Fuse, a global manufacturer specializing in powering, protecting, and connecting electronic circuits, has announced its investor conference schedule for June 2024. The company, listed under the ticker symbols BELFA and BELFB on Nasdaq, will participate in three major events.

On June 4, 2024, CFO Farouq Tuweiq and VP of Financial Reporting & Investor Relations Lynn Hutkin will attend the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference at The InterContinental Boston. They will conduct meetings throughout the day.

On June 12, 2024, the same executives will represent Bel Fuse at the 14th Annual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference, held at Jay Conference - Bryant Park, New York, presenting at 1:20 pm ET and conducting meetings throughout the day.

On June 25, 2024, they will participate in the Northland Growth Conference 2024, conducting virtual meetings throughout the day. Investor presentation decks and webcasts will be available on the company's website.

Bel Fuse Inc. (Nasdaq: BELFA and BELFB) announced its investor conference schedule for May 2024, including participation in the Oppenheimer 19th Annual Industrial Growth Conference and the Cowen 52nd Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. The presentations will feature the company's CFO and VP Financial Reporting & Investor Relations. Investors can access the presentation decks and webcasts through the investor relations section of Bel Fuse's website.

Bel Fuse Inc. has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and Class B shares. The Board of Directors declared dividends of $0.06 per share for Class A and $0.07 per share for Class B. The dividends will be payable on August 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 15, 2024. Bel currently has approximately 12,620,000 common shares outstanding, with 2,124,000 being Class A shares and 10,496,000 being Class B shares.