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Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-03-11 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ FORM 10-K (MARK ONE) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to ____________ Commission File No. 000-11676 _____________________ BEL FUSE INC. 206 Van Vorst Street Jersey C ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-06 16:13
Revenue Performance - The Company's revenues for the first nine months of 2020 decreased by $27.6 million, or 7.3%, compared to the same period in 2019, with a decline across all major product groups [85]. - Power Solutions and Protection revenues increased by 1.4% in the first nine months of 2020, while Connectivity Solutions and Magnetic Solutions revenues decreased by 11.3% and 12.3%, respectively [88]. - Connectivity Solutions revenue decreased by $6.0 million and $14.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to lower demand from commercial aerospace customers [95]. - Magnetic Solutions revenue declined by $1.5 million and $14.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, impacted by COVID-19 factory closures in China [96]. - Power Solutions and Protection revenue increased by $7.5 million and $1.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, with the CUI business contributing $10.9 million and $29.8 million in sales [97]. Cost Management - Labor costs as a percentage of revenue decreased from 10.4% in the first nine months of 2019 to 10.0% in the same period of 2020 [90]. - Material costs as a percentage of revenue decreased slightly to 43.0% during the first nine months of 2020 from 44.1% in the same period of 2019 [89]. - Total cost of sales as a percentage of revenue improved to 73.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2020, down from 77.0% in 2019, due to reductions in material and other expenses [100]. - Research and Development expenses decreased to $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, down from $6.2 million in 2019, reflecting cost savings from restructuring [102]. - Selling, General and Administrative expenses increased to $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2020, up $0.4 million from the same period in 2019, primarily due to incremental expenses from the CUI acquisition [103]. Financial Position - Cash on hand was $81.1 million at September 30, 2020, compared to $72.3 million at December 31, 2019, despite voluntary debt payments of $18.2 million [84]. - Cash and cash equivalents represented approximately 32.9% of total assets at September 30, 2020, compared to 31.6% at December 31, 2019 [109]. - The Company had a current ratio of 3.2 to 1 at September 30, 2020, indicating strong liquidity [109]. - The unused credit available under the credit facility was $53.0 million as of September 30, 2020, with compliance to debt covenants maintained [111]. - The Company has the ability to borrow an additional $53.0 million under its revolving credit facility while remaining in compliance with debt covenants [84]. Order Backlog - The backlog of orders was $138.9 million at September 30, 2020, a decline of $21.4 million, or 13%, from December 31, 2019 [87]. COVID-19 Impact - The Company received $4.1 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the Chinese government during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 [80]. - Sales are expected to be similar to the fourth quarter of 2019, with a focus on improving profitability through a global cost reduction plan [94]. - The company recognized lower operating costs of $1.6 million due to a 12% depreciation of the Peso and a 2% depreciation of the Renminbi during the first nine months of 2020 [118]. - Foreign exchange losses of $1.1 million were recognized on translation of local currency balance sheet accounts to the U.S. Dollar [118]. ERP Implementation - The company has incurred cumulative costs of $7.0 million for the ERP implementation project, with annual cost savings of approximately $2 million in SG&A expenses since 2019 [112]. - The company completed the first phase of the ERP implementation in Q1 2019 and the second phase in Q1 2020, with full completion anticipated by early 2021 [112].
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-08 01:48
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☒ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☒ Emerging growth company ☐ Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Exchange on Which Registered Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFA Nasdaq Global Select Market Class B Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFB Nasdaq Global Select Market UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE A ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-08 19:53
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☒ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☒ Emerging growth company ☐ Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Exchange on Which Registered Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFA Nasdaq Global Select Market Class B Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFB Nasdaq Global Select Market UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE A ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-03-25 12:57
Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on which Registered Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value) BELFA NASDAQ Global Select Market Class B Common Stock ($0.10 par value) BELFB NASDAQ Global Select Market (MARK ONE) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to _______ ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-12 15:42
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Exchange on Which Registered Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFA Nasdaq Global Select Market Class B Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFB Nasdaq Global Select Market FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2019 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF T ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-02 20:49
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third quarter sales were $124.5 million, with North American sales at $65.8 million (down 7%), European sales at $18.7 million (down 16%), and Asian sales at $40 million (down 25%) compared to the same quarter last year [9] - Gross profit margin declined to 18% in Q3 2019 from 19.9% in Q3 2018 due to lower sales and higher material costs [11] - Earnings per share for Class A common shares was a loss of $0.51 in Q3 2019 compared to earnings of $0.89 in Q3 2018 [17] - Non-GAAP EPS for Class A shares was $0.19 in Q3 2019 compared to $0.70 in Q3 2018 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power Solutions and Protection sales were $40.3 million (down 10%), Connectivity Solutions sales were $44.5 million (down 8%), and Magnetic Solutions sales were $39.7 million (down 25%) compared to the same quarter last year [10] - The decline in Magnetic Solutions was attributed to a key customer building excess inventory prior to a product launch, leading to a slowdown in sales [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced softness in demand from customers and channel partners as they worked through high inventory levels [6] - Bookings improved slightly from Q2 2019, but fourth quarter sales are anticipated to decline from Q3 levels [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on streamlining operations to create efficiency and improve profitability across U.S., Europe, and Asia throughout 2020 [7] - There is an ongoing review of operations in Asia to yield additional cost savings, with a focus on potential relocations to countries like Vietnam and Malaysia [38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the second half of 2020, anticipating that inventory levels will normalize [25] - The company is facing challenges due to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, which are impacting customer purchasing behavior [48] Other Important Information - The company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $8.9 million in Q3 2019 due to a review of its North America segment [14] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $64.8 million as of September 30, 2019, up $10.9 million from December 31, 2018 [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What do you hear on the channel regarding inventory? - Management indicated that distributors predict inventory will be flushed out by the second half of 2020, but if it extends beyond that, a substantial market downturn may occur [25] Question: Is the decline in Magnetic Solutions tied to a customer or product transition? - The decline was linked to a key customer who built up excess inventory before a product launch, which is expected to normalize by the end of Q1 2020 [27] Question: What is happening in the Power Solutions business? - A significant decline was noted due to a key customer, Facebook, reducing orders because of tariffs and competitive pricing pressures [29] Question: How should gross margins be viewed in the current environment? - Management expects to maintain gross margins in Q4 2019 at similar levels to Q3, aided by favorable foreign exchange conditions [33] Question: Are there any signs of improvement in the business? - A slight uptick in the magnetic side was noted, but overall visibility remains limited due to inventory overstock issues [37] Question: Is there any activity in the M&A pipeline? - Management noted that private equity is driving high valuations, making acquisitions challenging, but they are still exploring opportunities [40] Question: What new products can be expected in military and aerospace? - The company is working on active optical transceiver projects and has secured agreements with Boeing for aerospace connectors [44]
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-06 18:30
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X] Emerging growth company [ ] Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Exchange on Which Registered Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFA Nasdaq Global Select Market Class B Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFB Nasdaq Global Select Market FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-04 17:22
Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFB) Q2 2019 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2019 11:00 AM ET Company Representatives Dan Bernstein - President, Chief Executive Officer Craig Brosious - Vice President of Finance Lynn Hutkin - Director of Financial Reporting Conference Call Participants Theodore O’Neill - Litchfield Hills Research Jim Ricchiuti - Needham & Company Hendi Susanto - G. Research Operator Good day, and welcome to the Bel Fuse Inc. Second Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call. Today’s conference is bei ...
Bel Fuse (BELFB) - 2019 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-05-09 18:42
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X] Emerging growth company [ ] Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Exchange on Which Registered Class A Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFA Nasdaq Global Select Market Class B Common Stock ($0.10 par value)BELFB Nasdaq Global Select Market FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR ...