EX-99.1 2 v066002_ex99-1.htm Unassociated Document
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Bel Fuse Inc.
206 Van Vorst Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
www.belfuse.com
tel 201.432.0463
fax 201.432.9542

Investor Contact:
Neil Berkman Associates
(310) 826-5051
info@berkmanassociates.com
 
 
Company Contact:
Daniel Bernstein
President
(201) 432-0463
 
Bel Fourth Quarter Net Income Advances 44%

Twelve Month Net Earnings Increase 25% on 18% Sales Gain


JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, February 15, 2007 -- Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFA & NASDAQ:BELFB) today announced higher revenue and net income for the fourth quarter and 2006 versus the comparable periods of 2005. All information is preliminary and unaudited.
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2006, net sales rose 7% to $60,573,000 from $56,684,000 for the prior year. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased 44% to $4,697,000, compared to net earnings of $3,265,000, for the fourth quarter of 2005.
 
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, revenue increased 18% to a record $254,933,000 compared to $215,916,000 for 2005. Net earnings for 2006 increased 25% to $25,203,000, which included a pre-tax casualty loss of $1,030,000 and a gain on sale of marketable securities of $5,150,000. For 2005, net earnings were 20,233,000.
 
Bel has revised the method it uses to report earnings per share to utilize the two-class method, displaying earnings per share separately for both classes of Bel's common stock. For the three months ended December 31, 2006, net earnings per diluted Class A common share were $0.38, compared to $0.26 and net earnings per diluted Class B common share were $0.40 compared to $0.28. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, net earnings per diluted Class A common share were $2.03, compared to $1.67 and net earnings per diluted Class B common share were $2.15 compared to $1.77.
 
"Bel's product groups all experienced strong sales growth through the first three quarters of 2006. However, we experienced softness in many product categories in the fourth quarter. We are encouraged by the generally improved tone of orders so far in 2007," said Daniel Bernstein, president.
 
At December 31, 2006, Bel reported cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $92,300,000, working capital of approximately $144,677,000, a current ratio of 4.5, total long term obligations of $4,728,000 and shareholders' equity of $222,150,000.

Conference Call
 
Bel has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST today. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call may be accessed from the Investor Info link at www.BelFuse.com. A replay will be available after 1:00 p.m. EDT, for a period of 20 days, at this same Internet address. For a telephone replay, dial (800) 633-8284, reservation #21318296 after 1:00 p.m. EST.


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Bel Fourth Quarter Net Income Advances 44%
February 15, 2007
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About Bel
 
Bel (www.belfuse.com) and its subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of products used in networking, telecommunications, high speed data transmission, and consumer electronics. Products include magnetics (discrete components, power transformers and MagJack®s), modules (DC-DC converters, integrated analog front end modules and custom designs), circuit protection (miniature, micro and surface mount fuses) and interconnect devices (passive jacks, plugs and cable assemblies). Bel operates facilities around the world.

Forward-Looking Statements
 
Except for historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed in this press release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements are: the market concerns facing our customers, the continuing viability of sectors that rely on our products, the effect of business and economic conditions; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties; product development, commercializing or technological difficulties; the regulatory and trade environment; uncertainties associated with legal proceedings; the market's acceptance of the Company's new products and competitive responses to those new products and the risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. In light of the risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will in fact prove to be correct. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.


(table attached)
 

 
BEL FUSE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
($000s omitted, except for per share data)
(Unaudited)
                   
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
                   
Net Sales
 
$
60,573
 
$
56,684
 
$
254,933
 
$
215,916
 
                           
Cost of expenses:
                         
  Cost of sales
   
46,927
   
42,346
   
192,985
   
156,147
 
  Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
9,093
   
8,500
   
37,800
   
33,152
 
  Casualty loss
   
--
   
--
   
1,030
   
--
 
     
56,020
   
50,846
   
231,815
   
189,299
 
                           
Income from operations
   
4,553
   
5,838
   
23,118
   
26,617
 
                           
Other income - net
   
817
   
325
   
2,780
   
1,098
 
Gain on sale of marketable securities
   
--
   
--
   
5,150
   
--
 
                           
Earnings before income tax provision
   
5,370
   
6,163
   
31,048
   
27,715
 
                           
Income tax provision
   
673
   
2,898
   
5,845
   
7,482
 
                           
Net earnings
 
$
4,697
 
$
3,265
 
$
25,203
 
$
20,233
 
                           
Net earnings per common share -- Basic
                         
  Class A
 
$
0.38
 
$
0.26
 
$
2.03
 
$
1.67
 
  Class B
 
$
0.40
 
$
0.28
 
$
2.16
 
$
1.79
 
                           
Net earnings per common share -- Diluted
                         
  Class A
 
$
0.38
 
$
0.26
 
$
2.03
 
$
1.67
 
  Class B
 
$
0.40
 
$
0.28
 
$
2.15
 
$
1.77
 
                           
Weighted average Class A common shares outstanding
                         
  Basic
   
2,703
   
2,703
   
2,703
   
2,703
 
  Diluted
   
2,703
   
2,703
   
2,703
   
2,703
 
                           
Weighted average Class B common shares outstanding
                         
  Basic
   
9,160
   
8,995
   
9,105
   
8,807
 
  Diluted
   
9,172
   
9,054
   
9,150
   
8,891
 

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
         
( 000s omitted)
                 
                       
   
December 31,
     
December 31,
 
ASSETS
 
2006
 
2005
 
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
 
2006
 
2005
 
   
(unaudited)
 
(audited)
     
(unaudited)
 
(audited)
 
                       
Current Assets
 
$
186,296
 
$
165,232
   Current liabilities  
$
41,619
 
$
37,029
 
                               
Property, plant & equipment, net
   
44,289
   
42,379
   Non-current liabilities    
4,728
   
3,451
 
                                 
Goodwill
   
28,117
   
22,428
                 
                                 
Intangibles & other assets
   
9,795
   
12,017
   Stockholders' equity    
222,150
   
201,576
 
                                 
Total Assets
 
$
268,497
 
$
242,056
   Total Liabilities & Equity  
$
268,497
 
$
242,056