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Bel Fuse Q3 net earnings rise to $19.4M despite 11% sales decline; guides Q4 sales $146-$154M
BEL FUSE INC /NJ
- Net sales of $158.7M, down 11% from $177.7M in Q3-22; non-GAAP adjusted sales $157.7M.
- Gross margin improved to 35.0% from 29.0% year-over-year on favorable product mix.
- Net earnings of $19.4M vs. $16.5M in Q3-22; adjusted EBITDA $29.9M (18.8% of sales).
- Backlog $408M at Sept. 30, 2023; Q4-23 sales expected in $146-$154M range.
- Facility consolidations substantially complete; projected annual cost savings of ~$6.9M.