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Bel Fuse general counsel holds 1,355 Class B shares

The restricted Class B shares are scheduled to vest in three annual installments from 2027 through 2029.

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BEL Fuse Inc. (BELFA) reports Richard E. Hamilton, SVP, General Counsel, as directly holding 0 Class A Common Stock shares and 1,355 Class B Common Stock shares as of September 28, 2026. A footnote says he was granted 1,355 restricted Class B shares on September 10, 2026. The shares vest in installments of 452 on September 10, 2027, 452 on September 10, 2028, and 451 on September 10, 2029.

Insider Hamilton Richard E
Role SVP, General Counsel
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock F1 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock — 1,355 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Mr. Hamilton was granted 1,355 restricted shares of Class B Common Stock on September 10, 2026. The restricted shares vest as follows: 452 shares vest as of September 10, 2027; 452 shares vest as of September 10, 2028; and 451 shares vest as of September 10, 2029.
Class A Common Stock holdings 0 shares Direct holdings as of September 28, 2026
Class B Common Stock holdings 1,355 shares Direct holdings as of September 28, 2026
Restricted Class B shares granted 1,355 shares Granted September 10, 2026
First vesting installment 452 shares Vests September 10, 2027
Second vesting installment 452 shares Vests September 10, 2028
Third vesting installment 451 shares Vests September 10, 2029
restricted shares financial
"granted 1,355 restricted shares of Class B Common Stock"
Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.
vest financial
"The restricted shares vest as follows"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Class B Common Stock financial
"1,355 restricted shares of Class B Common Stock"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.

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How many BELFA shares did Richard E. Hamilton receive?

Richard E. Hamilton was granted 1,355 restricted Class B shares on September 10, 2026.

When do Richard E. Hamilton's BELFA restricted shares vest?

The 1,355 restricted Class B shares vest in three installments: 452 shares on September 10, 2027, 452 shares on September 10, 2028, and 451 shares on September 10, 2029.

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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hamilton Richard E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BEL FUSE INC.
300 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, SUITE 300

(Street)
WEST ORANGE NEW JERSEY 07052

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/28/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BEL FUSE INC /NJ [ BELFB ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, General Counsel
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Common Stock0D
Class B Common Stock1,355(1)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Mr. Hamilton was granted 1,355 restricted shares of Class B Common Stock on September 10, 2026. The restricted shares vest as follows: 452 shares vest as of September 10, 2027; 452 shares vest as of September 10, 2028; and 451 shares vest as of September 10, 2029.
Remarks:
Exhibit List:  Exhibit 24.1 – Power of Attorney
/s/ Lynn Hutkin10/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

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