8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2009

BEL FUSE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

New Jersey	0-11676	22-1463699
(State or other	(Commission	(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of	File Number)	Identification
incorporation)		Number)

206 Van Vorst Street, Jersey City, New Jersey	07302
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including

area code:  (201) 432-0463

(Former name or former address, if changed since

last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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ITEM 2.02.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On October 29, 2009, Bel Fuse Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of this press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.6 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits

As described in Item 2.02 of this Report, the following Exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

99.1   Press Release of Bel Fuse Inc. dated October 29, 2009.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

BEL FUSE INC
By:	/s/ Daniel Bernstein
	Name:  Daniel Bernstein
	Title: President

Date:  October 29, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated October 29, 2009 issued by the Company.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

  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 Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, October 29, 2009 — Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFA and NASDAQ:BELFB) today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009.

"While revenue was lower for this year's third quarter than last year's, revenue increased slightly compared to the second quarter of 2009 and would likely have increased much more but for the shortage of trained labor in China.  Cash flow was strong, as were our core operating results.  Since July, 2009, order lead times have increased, and order backlog is up significantly.  These are positive signs for the future," said Daniel Bernstein, Bel's President and CEO.

"Our goal is to hire up to an additional 4,500 workers to meet the surge in backlog and bring our lead times down to normal.  This will temporarily increase labor expense due to inefficiencies during the new workers' training period.  We are adding workers as rapidly as we can in response to the improvement in business conditions, a considerable challenge because of the rapid ramp-up required, labor shortages in Southern China, and difficulties traditionally associated with hiring workers as we approach the Lunar New Year," Bernstein added.

Third Quarter Results

Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased to $45,283,000 compared to $66,964,000 for the third quarter of 2008.  The net loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $10,752,000.  This compares to net earnings for the third quarter of 2008 of $1,946,000.

The net loss for the third quarter of 2009 included pre-tax charges of $12.9 million ($12.9 million or $1.12 per share after tax) for impairment of goodwill and a $2.0 million license fee ($1.2 million or $0.11 per share after tax) paid in connection with the pending settlement of a lawsuit.  These costs were partially offset by a GAAP net gain of $0.5 million ($0.3 million or $0.03 per share after tax) on the sale of a portion of the Company's equity interest in Power-One, Inc., which reduced Bel's ownership to 4.1%.  This gain represents the difference between the sales price of the Power-One shares and the written-down value at December 31, 2008 (based on original cost, the Company actually realized a gain on the sale of Power-One shares in the amount of $21,000, or $13,000 after tax).  Net earnings for the third quarter of 2008 included a pre-tax labor severance charge of $0.3 million for the closure of the Company's manufacturing plant in Westborough, Massachusetts, and a non-cash, pre-tax charge of $1.4 million, primarily for the other-than-temporary impairment of Bel's holdings in Toko Inc. (TSE: 6801). In addition, the income tax provisions for both the 2009 and 2008 third quarters were reduced by the reversal of an accrual for uncertain tax positions, resulting from the expiration of certain statutes of limitations and the finalization of tax audits, partially offset by changes in estimates for prior years' taxes upon finalization of tax returns.

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Bel Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

October 29, 2009

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The net loss per Class A common share was $0.90 for the third quarter of 2009, compared to diluted earnings per Class A common share of $0.16 for the third quarter of 2008.  The net loss per Class B common share was $0.94 for the third quarter of 2009, compared to diluted earnings per Class B common share of $0.17 for last year's third quarter.

At September 30, 2009, Bel reported working capital of approximately $166,600,000, including cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and marketable securities of approximately $126,800,000, a current ratio of 7.3, total long-term obligations of $9,636,000, and stockholders' equity of $208,272,000.  At December 31, 2008, Bel reported working capital of approximately $164,000,000, including cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and marketable securities of approximately $92,700,000, a current ratio of 6.5, total long-term obligations of $14,377,000, and stockholders' equity of $217,773,000.  Bel did not repurchase any shares during the third quarter of 2009.

Nine Month Results

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net sales were $134,088,000 compared to $200,287,000 for the first nine months of 2008.  The net loss for the first nine months of 2009 was $11,208,000, compared to net earnings of $5,924,000 for the first nine months of 2008.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the net loss per Class A common share was $0.95 compared to diluted earnings per common share of $0.47 for the first nine months of 2008.  The net loss per Class B common share was $0.98 compared to diluted net earnings per common share of $0.51 for the same period last year.

Conference Call

Bel has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT today.  To participate in the call, dial (719) 325-4888, passcode #3841562.  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 (888) 203-1112, passcode #3841562 after 1:00 p.m. EDT.

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 (including statements regarding positive economic signs and improved business conditions) 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; risks associated with foreign currencies; 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.

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BEL FUSE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(000s omitted, except for per share data)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2009			2008			2009			2008
	(unaudited)						(unaudited)
Net Sales	$	45,283		$	66,964		$	134,088		$	200,287
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales		39,561			56,337			117,964			165,292
Selling, general and administrative		6,813			8,934			22,067			27,151
Impairment of goodwill		12,875			—			12,875			—
License fee		1,955			—			1,955			—
Restructuring charge		—			329			413			329
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment		9			—			(4,643	)		—
		61,213			65,600			150,631			192,772
(Loss) income from operations		(15,930	)		1,364			(16,543	)		7,515
Other, net		(1	)		(1	)		8			(2	)
(Impairment charge) gain on sale of investment		656			(1,397	)		1,739			(4,030	)
Interest income		87			529			394			2,047
(Loss ) earnings before benefit for income taxes		(15,188	)		495			(14,402	)		5,530
Income tax benefit		(4,436	)		(1,451	)		(3,194	)		(394	)
Net (loss) earnings	$	(10,752	)	$	1,946		$	(11,208	)	$	5,924
(Loss) earnings per Class A common share - basic	$	(0.90	)	$	0.16		$	(0.95	)	$	0.47
(Loss) earnings per Class A common share - diluted	$	(0.90	)	$	0.16		$	(0.95	)	$	0.47
Weighted average Class A common shares outstanding
Basic		2,175			2,326			2,175			2,461
Diluted		2,175			2,326			2,175			2,461
(Loss) earnings per Class B common share - basic	$	(0.94	)	$	0.17		$	(0.98	)	$	0.52
(Loss) earnings per Class B common share - diluted	$	(0.94	)	$	0.17		$	(0.98	)	$	0.51
Weighted average Class B common shares outstanding
Basic		9,324			9,135			9,343			9,126
Diluted		9,324			9,373			9,343			9,347

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(000s omitted)

	Sep. 30,		Dec. 31,			Sep. 30,		Dec. 31,
	2009		2008			2009		2008
ASSETS	(unaudited)		(audited)		LIABILITIES & EQUITY	(unaudited)		(audited)
Current assets	$	193,200	$	193,619	Current liabilities	$	26,585	$	29,634
Property, plant & equipment, net		36,622		39,936	Noncurrent liabilities		9,636		14,377
Goodwill		2,047		14,334
Intangibles & other assets		12,624		13,895	Stockholders' equity		208,272		217,773
Total Assets	$	244,493	$	261,784	Total Liabilities & Equity	$	244,493	$	261,784