[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Bel Fuse Inc SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D filed by Christopher F. Bennett reports his current holdings in Bel Fuse Inc. Class A common stock. Mr. Bennett beneficially owns 107,608 shares, representing 5.09% of the 2,115,263 shares outstanding referenced from the company report dated July 25, 2025. He used personal funds of approximately $3,090,962 to purchase the shares, which are held in margin accounts. The filing states he has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares and that this amendment reflects dispositions of shares relative to prior filings. No contractual arrangements with other parties regarding the securities are disclosed.

Positive

• Full disclosure of ownership: Filing clearly states beneficial ownership of 107,608 shares (5.09%).
• Source of funds identified: Approximately $3,090,962 of personal funds were used to acquire the shares.
• Sole voting and dispositive power: The reporting person exercises exclusive control over voting and disposition of the shares.

Negative

• Use of margin accounts: Shares are held in margin accounts which may introduce leverage or margin-related liquidation risk (no margin balances disclosed).
• No additional arrangements disclosed: The amendment reports dispositions but provides no detail on intent or further plans, limiting insight into future actions.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Beneficial owner reports a modest, clearly disclosed 5.09% stake, funded personally and held with sole voting control.

The filing documents a non-institutional investor holding 107,608 Class A shares (5.09%) of Bel Fuse Inc., funded with approximately $3.09 million of personal funds and held in margin accounts. Sole voting and dispositive power simplifies governance implications: the reporting person can act independently on these shares. The amendment notes dispositions relative to earlier filings but provides no new contractual arrangements or parties. For investors, the disclosure clarifies ownership concentration and source of funds but contains no operational or financial forecasts.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Ownership is material for disclosure but not controlling; sole control increases clarity on voting influence.

The Schedule 13D/A confirms that one individual holds a reportable minority stake (5.09%) with exclusive voting and dispositive authority. This eliminates ambiguity about shared control or group affiliation. The use of personal funds and margin-account custody are disclosed, which is relevant for potential liquidity or forced-sale considerations but no margin amounts or debt levels are provided. No agreements or cooperative arrangements with other shareholders are reported, reducing the likelihood of coordinated activism based on this filing alone.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Bel Fuse Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)

(Title of Class of Securities)

077347201

(CUSIP Number)

Christopher F. Bennett
30 Chatham Road, P.O. Box 216
Short Hills, NJ, 07078
(610) 564-6801

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

08/29/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 077347201

1

Name of reporting person

Christopher F. Bennett

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 107,608.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 107,608.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

107,608.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.09 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

The following constitutes Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned ("Amendment No. 2"). This Amendment No. 2 amends the Schedule 13D, as amended, as specifically set forth herein.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)
(b)	Name of Issuer: Bel Fuse Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 300 Executive Drive, Suite 300, West Orange, NEW JERSEY , 07052.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	The names of the person filing this statement on Schedule 13D (the "Reporting Person") is Christopher F. Bennett.
(b)	The address the Reporting Person is P.O. Box 216, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078.
(c)	The Reporting Person's principal occupation is serving as a partner of Petrus Partners Ltd., a private vertically integrated real estate and real asset fund management, investment management, and operating company.
(d)	During the last five years, the Reporting Person has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	During the last five years, the Reporting Person has not been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)	The Reporting Person is a United States citizen.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The Reporting Person has used personal funds (approximately $3,090,962) to purchase the Shares. The shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Reporting Person are held in margin accounts together with other securities. Such margin accounts may from time to time have debit balances.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	This Amendment No. 2 amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on November 10, 2022 and amended on March 3, 2023. This Schedule 13D is filed to reflect the disposition of shares of Class A Common Stock by the Reporting Person.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	The Reporting Person beneficially owns in the aggregate 107,608 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 5.09% of the Company's outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. The percentage ownership of shares of Common Stock set forth in this Statement is based on 2,115,263 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of July 25, 2025 as reported in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025.
(b)	The Reporting Person has the sole power to vote or to direct the voting of all such shares described in Item 5(a) above. The Reporting Person has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of all such shares described in Item 5(a) above. The Reporting Person does not have shared power to vote or to direct the vote of any such shares described in Item 5(a) above, and does not have shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of any such shares described in Item 5(a) above.
(c)	Schedule 1 hereto sets forth all transactions in the Common Stock by any Reporting Person during the past sixty days. Except for the transactions set forth on Schedule A, none of the Reporting Persons effected any transaction during the past sixty days.
(d)	Not applicable.
(e)	Not applicable.
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	Other than described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Person and any other person with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Christopher F. Bennett

Signature:	/s/ Christopher F. Bennett
Name/Title:	Christopher F. Bennett
Date:	08/29/2025

FAQ

How many Bel Fuse (BELFB) shares does Christopher F. Bennett beneficially own?

Mr. Bennett beneficially owns 107,608 shares of Bel Fuse Inc. Class A common stock.

What percentage of Bel Fuse (BELFB) does 107,608 shares represent?

The shares represent approximately 5.09% of the Class A shares based on 2,115,263 shares outstanding as of July 25, 2025.

What funds were used to purchase the Bel Fuse shares?

The filing states the shares were purchased with personal funds of approximately $3,090,962.

Does Christopher F. Bennett share voting or dispositive power over these shares?

No. The filing states he has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 107,608 shares.

Are there any contracts or arrangements with other parties regarding these Bel Fuse shares?

The filing states there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships with other persons regarding the securities, other than what is described in the filing.