BEL FUSE INC /NJ 8-K

What Happened
Bel Fuse Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that Peter Bittner III, Vice President and President of the Bel Connectivity Solutions product group, notified the company on January 12, 2026 that he will retire effective April 3, 2026, and the Board accepted his notice. The company appointed Thomas Smelker as Vice President and President of Bel Connectivity Solutions effective January 26, 2026. The company issued press releases about the change on January 15, 2026, and an employment agreement with Smelker (dated January 12, 2026, effective January 26, 2026) was included in the filing.

Key Details

• Peter Bittner III notified the company on January 12, 2026; retirement effective April 3, 2026.
• Thomas Smelker will assume the Vice President and President, Bel Connectivity Solutions roles effective January 26, 2026.
• Bittner will assist in transitioning his duties to Smelker during the period before his April 3, 2026 retirement.
• The company issued press releases on January 15, 2026 and filed Smelker’s employment agreement as an exhibit.

Why It Matters
This is a material executive change for Bel Fuse’s Connectivity product group—investors should note management continuity steps (a named successor and an overlap/transition period) and that the company has documented the appointment with an employment agreement. The filing does not disclose financial terms or impacts; monitor future filings or company statements for any compensation details or operational effects.