<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/2c64dc3f-f710-4fbf-93f2-b986b72449f3?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="bel fuse logo.png" alt="Bel Fuse Inc."/>WEST ORANGE, N.J., Sept. 04, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Bel Fuse Inc. (Nasdaq: BELFA and BELFB) ("Bel" or the "Company"), a global manufacturer of electronic components, systems and solutions, today announced that Richard E. Hamilton will join the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective September 28, 2026. Mr. Hamilton will lead Bel’s global legal function and serve as a strategic advisor to the Company’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors. In his role as Corporate Secretary, he will oversee corporate governance and Board matters, while supporting the Company’s public-company reporting, regulatory compliance, commercial activities, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and other legal matters. “We are excited to welcome Rich to Bel,” said Farouq Tuweiq, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. “His extensive experience advising global businesses, leading complex legal organizations, and managing matters involving corporate governance, compliance, transactions, and international operations will be valuable as Bel continues to scale its global platform and support customers across aerospace, defense, industrial, and data infrastructure markets.” “I am honored to join Bel at such a pivotal time,” said Hamilton. “The Company has built a strong legacy through its people, its innovation, and its commitment to the customers it serves. I am excited to help build on that foundation and for the future – supporting Bel’s continued growth, strengthening Legal and Compliance into a business-enabling function, and working alongside an incredibly talented Leadership Team as we drive the Company forward.” Mr. Hamilton joins Bel with more than 25 years of legal experience. Most recently, he served as Deputy General Counsel at Stryker Corporation, the Fortune 200 medical device company, where his roles included Chief Legal Counsel for International and Department Operations and Chief Legal Counsel for Asia Pacific. His experience spans mergers and acquisitions, commercial negotiations, corporate securities, compliance, litigation, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and employment and labor matters. Before joining Stryker, Mr. Hamilton was a partner at Stern &amp; Kilcullen, advising corporate clients on investigations and compliance matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, SEC laws, and the federal Anti-Kickback Law. Earlier in his career, he practiced at Riker Danzig and served as a legislative and litigation associate. Hamilton earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers College. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey. About Bel Bel (www.belfuse.com) designs, manufactures, and markets critical electronic components, systems and solutions for customers in aerospace, defense, industrial, and data-driven markets. Understanding that our customers face increasingly complex technical challenges, Bel delivers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions including power systems, high-reliability connectors and cable assemblies, circuit protection, and networking products that enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to bring their innovations to market. Bel partners closely with customers to deliver both customized and standard solutions tailored to their specific applications and performance requirements. With manufacturing facilities and technical support teams worldwide, Bel serves as a strategic partner to customers who require proven reliability in demanding end markets. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Bel’s control. Bel’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in our forward-looking statements (including without limitation any of Bel’s projections) due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the risks detailed in Bel’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and in subsequent reports filed by Bel with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Bel’s views only as of the date of this press release, and except as required by law, Bel undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Company Contact: Lynn Hutkin   Chief Financial Officer   <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=N79ZvhJH1mv2kKI-yZpS39f6D5P38C0HxRLNLc_TCxL_AZ8tnSK4XYNVJPyt8Q6c0eMo4viEnJ_ewHBB0MKxPg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="ir@belf.com">ir@belf.com</a>  Investor Contact: Three Part Advisors Jean Marie Young, Managing Director or Steven Hooser, Partner 631-418-4339 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=B2etPKxczfOsyCdb-Eoi9N6jqqeGCVlV8QzovFkGqLmuGluNfLLW6qg657Oj7G6kBLptQqi4vQ-ooC2h6u8e3G2Y4PFsT8WEwmhn3wkL4EY=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="jyoung@threepa.com">jyoung@threepa.com</a>; <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PTCHVuoiqfEX0LhyEEhs1ECdoVPlSaZmB_jM59mvuJRWEjh7itbW9vA08WhZnLx-spriR1WwLznABaCnVf4pP0K0lHDSD8ZAdO17QP-js-c=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="shooser@threepa.com">shooser@threepa.com</a>  <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NWY5ODc4N2ItODhhYS00ZWY0LTlkODYtNGEwYWVjNzc1ZTI4LTEwOTQ5MTctMjAyNi0wOS0wNC1lbg==/tiny/Bel-Fuse-Inc-.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

Bel Announces Richard E. Hamilton as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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