Bel Fuse (BELFB) 10-Q 5 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 01, 2017
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	BEL FUSE INC /NJ
Entity Central Index Key	729,580
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,174,912
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		9,839,002

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 72,281	$ 73,411
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,783 in 2017 and $1,781 in 2016	72,728	74,416
Inventories	101,650	98,871
Other current assets	10,540	8,744
Total current assets	257,199	255,442
Property, plant and equipment, net	46,647	48,755
Intangible assets, net	73,372	74,828
Goodwill	18,358	17,951
Deferred income taxes	4,099	3,410
Other assets	26,814	26,354
Total assets	426,489	426,740
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	46,598	47,235
Accrued expenses	27,209	31,549
Current portion of long-term debt	13,504	11,395
Other current liabilities	2,086	2,148
Total current liabilities	89,397	92,327
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	129,473	129,850
Liability for uncertain tax positions	27,788	27,458
Minimum pension obligation and unfunded pension liability	17,205	16,900
Deferred income taxes	1,516	1,460
Other liabilities	282	311
Total liabilities	265,661	268,306
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	26,332	27,242
Retained earnings	162,899	161,287
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(29,604)	(31,297)
Total stockholders' equity	160,828	158,434
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	426,489	426,740
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock	217	217
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock	$ 984	$ 985

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,783	$ 1,781
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	2,174,912	2,174,912
Common stock, treasury shares (in shares)	1,072,769	1,072,769
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	9,839,002	9,851,652
Common stock, treasury shares (in shares)	3,218,307	3,218,307

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net sales	$ 113,668	$ 121,182
Cost of sales	90,390	98,108
Gross profit	23,278	23,074
Selling, general and administrative expense	21,152	17,670
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	0	108,583
Restructuring charges	33	228
Income (loss) from operations	2,093	(103,407)
Interest expense	(1,424)	(2,201)
Interest income and other, net	54	40
Earnings (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes	723	(105,568)
Benefit form income taxes	(23)	(4,872)
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders	746	(100,696)
Class A Common Share [Member]
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 116	$ (17,729)
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ (8.15)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Common share - basic and diluted (in shares)	2,175	2,175
Dividends paid per common share:
Common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ 0.06
Class B Common Share [Member]
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 630	$ (82,967)
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ (8.55)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Common share - basic and diluted (in shares)	9,845	9,701
Dividends paid per common share:
Common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ 0.07

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders	$ 746	$ (100,696)
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of ($32) in 2017 and $0 in 2016	1,910	1,029
Unrealized holding gains on marketable securities arising during the period, net of taxes of $178 in 2017 and $27 in 2016	(279)	43
Change in unfunded SERP liability, net of taxes of ($32) in 2017 and $72 in 2016	62	434
Other comprehensive income	1,693	1,506
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 2,439	$ (99,190)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation adjustment, tax	$ (32)	$ 0
Unrealized holding gains on marketable securities arising during the period, tax	178	27
Change in unfunded SERP liability, tax	$ (32)	$ 72

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 746	$ (100,696)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,227	5,501
Stock-based compensation	785	708
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	0	108,583
Amortization of deferred financing costs	277	681
Deferred income taxes	(535)	(3,455)
Net unrealized losses on foreign currency revaluation	532	345
Other, net	56	671
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,985	9,640
Inventories	(2,384)	(1,199)
Account payable	(932)	(947)
Accrued expenses	(4,651)	(5,765)
Other operating assets/liabilities, net	(1,822)	(5,214)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(716)	8,853
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(1,009)	(1,640)
Proceeds from disposal/sale of property, plant and equipment	9	1
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,000)	(1,639)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(781)	(770)
Payment of deferred financing costs	0	(718)
Borrowings under revolving credit line	6,000	0
Repayments of revolving credit line	(2,000)	0
Reduction in notes payable	(203)	(166)
Repayments of long-term debt	(2,544)	(21,597)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	472	(23,251)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	114	42
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,130)	(15,995)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	73,411	85,040
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	72,281	69,045
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes, net of refunds received	478	359
Interest payment	$ 1,143	$ 1,518

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOU

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES	1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES The condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the periods presented herein have been prepared by the Company and are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented have been made. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Bel Fuse Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Certain information and footnote disclosures required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") have been condensed or omitted from the following condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations, including the interim reporting requirements, of the SEC. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and the disclosure of contingent amounts in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company's significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. There were no significant changes to these accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2017. All amounts included in the tables to these notes to condensed consolidated financial statements, except per share amounts, are in thousands. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In March 2016, the FASB Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (including tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards) should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit on the statements of operations. Under current GAAP, excess tax benefits are recognized in additional paid-in capital while tax deficiencies are recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, if any, or on the statements of operations. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017. Certain provisions required retrospective/modified retrospective transition while others were applied prospectively. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic - 205-40) Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory . Current U.S. GAAP prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, and should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , to provide a new comprehensive model for lease accounting. Under In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) The Company is still in the process of evaluating the potential effect of the new revenue standards on our financial statements and disclosures. The new revenue standards become effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. We anticipate using the modified retrospective approach to adopting the new revenue standards where we will have to recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standards as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. In preparation for adoption of the new guidance, we have reviewed representative samples of contracts and other forms of agreements with customers globally and are evaluating the provisions under the five-step model specified by the new guidance. In addition, we continue to monitor additional interpretive guidance related to the new revenue standards as it becomes available, as well as comparing our conclusions on specific interpretative issues to other peers in our industry, to the extent that such information is available. In January 2017, the FASB issued Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE [Abstract]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE	2. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share under the two-class method for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Numerator: Net earnings (loss) $ 746 $ (100,696 ) Less dividends declared: Class A 130 131 Class B 699 682 Undistributed loss $ (83 ) $ (101,509 ) Undistributed loss allocation - basic and diluted: Class A undistributed loss $ (14 ) $ (17,860 ) Class B undistributed loss (69 ) (83,649 ) Total undistributed loss $ (83 ) $ (101,509 ) Net earnings (loss) allocation - basic and diluted: Class A net earnings (loss) $ 116 $ (17,729 ) Class B net earnings (loss) 630 (82,967 ) Net earnings (loss) $ 746 $ (100,696 ) Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding: Class A - basic and diluted 2,175 2,175 Class B - basic and diluted 9,845 9,701 Net earnings (loss) per share: Class A - basic and diluted $ 0.05 $ (8.15 ) Class B - basic and diluted $ 0.06 $ (8.55 )

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS F Level 1 Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets; Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3 Unobservable inputs about which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company held certain financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These consisted of securities that are among the Company's investments in a rabbi trust which are intended to fund the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") obligations. The securities that are held in the rabbi trust are categorized as available-for-sale securities and are included as other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The gross unrealized gains associated with the investment securities held in the rabbi trust were $0.2 million and $0.7 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Such unrealized gains are included, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our available-for-sale securities, which primarily consist of investments held in a rabbi trust of $1.7 million at each date are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) inputs. The Company does not have any financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis categorized as Level 3, and there were no transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or March 31, 2016. There were no changes to the Company's valuation techniques used to measure asset fair values on a recurring or nonrecurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2017. There were no financial assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016. The Company has other financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable, which are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis but are recorded at amounts that approximate fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow method based on interest rates that are currently available for debt issuances with similar terms and maturities. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of total debt was $146.1 million and $144.3 million, respectively, compared to a carrying amount of $143.0 million and $141.2 million, respectively. The Company did not have any other financial liabilities within the scope of the fair value disclosure requirements as of March 31, 2017. Nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets, are accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These items are tested for impairment upon the occurrence of a triggering event or in the case of goodwill, on at least an annual basis. During the first quarter of 2016, management determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require an interim goodwill impairment analysis for all of the Company's reporting units. These indicators included the recent business performance of those reporting units, combined with the long-term market conditions and business trends within the reporting units. As a result, the Company recorded provisional non-cash goodwill and other intangible assets impairment charges totaling $108.6 million during the first quarter of 2016. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company finalized its interim impairment test, which resulted in a $2.6 million reduction to the provisional impairment charge recorded during the first quarter of 2016. There were no triggering events that occurred during the first quarter of 2017 that would warrant interim impairment testing.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	4. INVENTORIES The components of inventories are as follows: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 44,867 $ 43,376 Work in progress 19,162 18,008 Finished goods 37,621 37,487 Inventories $ 101,650 $ 98,871

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Land $ 2,238 $ 2,234 Buildings and improvements 30,025 30,061 Machinery and equipment 113,202 113,780 Construction in progress 2,519 3,029 147,984 149,104 Accumulated depreciation (101,337 ) (100,349 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 46,647 $ 48,755 Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $3.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

ACCRUED EXPENSES

ACCRUED EXPENSES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES	6. ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses consist of the following: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Sales commissions $ 2,123 $ 2,066 Subcontracting labor 1,186 1,370 Salaries, bonuses and related benefits 12,909 17,587 Warranty accrual 2,540 2,718 Other 8,451 7,808 $ 27,209 $ 31,549 A tabular presentation of the activity within the warranty accrual account for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Balance, January 1 $ 2,718 $ 3,659 Charges and costs accrued - 16 Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) (158 ) (268 ) Less repair costs incurred (50 ) (130 ) Currency translation 30 28 Balance, March 31 $ 2,540 $ 3,305

DEBT

DEBT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
DEBT [Abstract]
DEBT	7. DEBT The Company has a Credit and Security Agreement with KeyBank National Association (as amended, the "CSA"). The CSA consists of (i) a term loan, with outstanding borrowings of $141.3 million and $143.8 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively and (ii) a $50 million revolving credit facility ("Revolver"), with $4.0 million and $0 outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the carrying value of the debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet is reflected net of $2.3 million and $2.6 million, respectively, of deferred financing costs. The weighted-average interest rate in effect was 3.25% at March 31, 2017 and 3.06% at December 31, 2016 and consisted of LIBOR plus the Company's credit spread, as determined per the terms of the CSA. The Company incurred $1.4 million and $2.2 million of interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, respectively. The CSA contains customary representations and warranties, covenants and events of default and financial covenants that measure (i) the ratio of the Company's total funded indebtedness, on a consolidated basis, to the amount of the Company's consolidated EBITDA, as defined, ("Leverage Ratio") and (ii) the ratio of the amount of the Company's consolidated EBITDA to the Company's consolidated fixed charges. If an event of default occurs, the lenders under the CSA would be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due thereunder and all actions permitted to be taken by a secured creditor. At March 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants, including its most restrictive covenant, the Leverage Ratio.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	8. INCOME TAXES The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations by tax authorities for years before 2013 and for state examinations before 2010. Regarding foreign subsidiaries, the Company is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for years before 2006 in Asia and generally 2009 in Europe. As a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the related unrecognized benefits for tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns may change materially from those recorded as liabilities for uncertain tax positions in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2017. The Company's liabilities for uncertain tax positions totaled $28.2 million and $27.8 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, of which $0.4 million is included in other current liabilities at each date. These amounts, if recognized, would reduce the Company's effective tax rate. As of March 31, 2017, approximately $0.4 million of the Company's liabilities for uncertain tax positions are expected to be resolved during 2017 by way of expiration of the related statute of limitations. In connection with the acquisition of the Power-One Power Solutions business ("Power Solutions") from ABB Ltd. ("ABB") in 2014, the Company assumed a liability for additional uncertain tax positions related to various tax matters for the years 2007 through 2013. From the date of acquisition through March 31, 2017, the Company has recorded $4.6 million of interest and penalties pertaining to this issue, of which $2.6 million was reversed during 2016 in relation to the settlement of the exposure. The Company will continue to accrue approximately $ million annually until the issues are resolved. The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the current provision for income taxes. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in interest and penalties in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recognized a benefit of $1.3 million for the reversal of such interest and penalties. There were no reversals of interest or penalties in the first quarter of 2017. The Company has approximately $2.4 million and $2.2 million, accrued for the payment of such interest and penalties at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, which is included in both other current liabilities and liability for uncertain tax positions in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company continues to monitor proposed legislation affecting the taxation of transfers of U.S. intangible property and other potential tax law changes.

RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHAR

RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN [Abstract]
RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN	9. RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN The Company maintains the Bel Fuse Inc. Employees' Savings Plan, a defined contribution plan that is intended to meet the applicable requirements for tax-qualification under sections 401(a) and (k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to $0.3 million in both periods. As of March 31, 2017, the plan owned 27,962 and 147,121 shares of Bel Fuse Inc. Class A and Class B common stock, respectively. Effective January 1, 2017, the Company's matching contribution will be made in the form of Bel Fuse Inc. Class A common stock. During 2016, the employer match was made in cash. The Company's subsidiaries in Asia have a retirement fund covering substantially all of their Hong Kong based full-time employees. The expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to approximately $0.1 million in both periods. As of March 31, 2017, the plan owned 3,323 and 17,342 shares of Bel Fuse Inc. Class A and Class B common stock, respectively. The Company maintains a SERP, which is designed to provide a limited group of key management and other key employees of the Company supplemental retirement and death benefits. As discussed in Note 3 above, the Company has investments in a rabbi trust which are intended to fund the obligations of the SERP. The components of SERP expense are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Service cost $ 175 $ 148 Interest cost 168 165 Net amortization 94 98 Net periodic benefit cost $ 437 $ 411 The following amounts are recognized net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive loss: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Prior service cost $ 1,113 $ 1,172 Net loss 2,935 2,970 $ 4,048 $ 4,142

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	10. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are summarized below: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of ($952) at March 31, 2017 and ($984) at December 31, 2016 $ (27,066 ) $ (28,976 ) Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $85 at March 31, 2017 and $263 at December 31, 2016 145 424 Unfunded SERP liability, net of taxes of ($1,365) at March 31, 2017 and ($1,398) at December 31, 2016 (2,683 ) (2,745 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (29,604 ) $ (31,297 ) Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component during the three months ended March 31, 2017 are as follows. All amounts are net of tax. Unrealized Holding Foreign Currency Gains on Translation Available-for- Unfunded Adjustment Sale Securities SERP Liability Total Balance at January 1, 2017 $ (28,976 ) $ 424 $ (2,745 ) $ (31,297 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 1,910 (279 ) 1 1,632 Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss - - 61 (a) 61 Net current period other comprehensive income 1,910 (279 ) 62 1,693 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (27,066 ) $ 145 $ (2,683 ) $ (29,604 ) (a) This reclassification relates to the amortization of prior service costs and gains/losses associated with the Company's SERP plan. This expense is allocated between cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense based upon the employment classification of the plan participants.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings The Company is party to a number of legal actions and claims, none of which individually or in the aggregate, in the opinion of management, are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position. In connection with the acquisition of Power Solutions, there is an ongoing claim by the Arezzo Revenue Agency in Italy concerning certain tax matters related to what was then Power-One Asia Pacific Electronics Shenzhen Co. Ltd. (now Bel Power Solutions Asia Pacific Electronics Shenzhen Co. Ltd, or "BPS China") for the years 2004 to 2006. In September 2012, the Tax Court of Arezzo ruled in favor of BPS China and cancelled the claim. In February 2013, the Arezzo Revenue Agency filed an appeal of the Tax Court's ruling. The hearing of the appeal was held on October 2, 2014. On October 13, 2014, BPS China was informed of the Regional Tax Commission of Florence ruling which was in favor of the Arezzo Revenue Agency and against BPS China. An appeal was filed on July 18, 2015 before the Regional Tax Commission of Florence and rejected. On December 5, 2016, the Arezzo Revenue Agency filed an appeal with the Supreme Court and BPS China filed a counter-appeal on January 4, 2017. The Supreme Court has yet to render its judgment. The estimated liability related to this matter is approximately $12.0 million and has been included as a liability for uncertain tax positions on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As Bel is fully indemnified in this matter per the terms of the stock purchase agreement with ABB, a corresponding other asset for indemnification is also included in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In 2015, the Company was provided notice of a potential patent infringement claim by Setec Netzwerke AG ("Setec"), a German company, for the alleged infringement of their patent EP 306 934 B1. Setec subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Company and three of its subsidiaries in Dusseldorf, Germany on January 29, 2016 for patent infringement. The Company filed its defense to Setec's complaint and a nullity lawsuit against Setec's patent on August 31, 2016. The Court hearing on infringement took place on March 23, 2017. Upon hearing argument from both parties, the Court issued a decision on April 6, 2017 staying the infringement case pending resolution of the nullity lawsuit. The nullity lawsuit is currently pending before the Patent Court in Munich, Germany. The Company does not have enough information at this time in order to make any further conclusions or assessments as to infringement or any potential damages. The Company is not a party to any other legal proceeding, the adverse outcome of which is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

SEGMENTS

SEGMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
SEGMENTS [Abstract]
SEGMENTS	12. SEGMENTS The Company operates in one industry with three reportable operating segments, which are geographic in nature. The segments consist of North America, Asia and Europe. The primary criteria by which financial performance is evaluated and resources are allocated are net sales and income from operations. The following is a summary of key financial data: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Net Sales to External Customers: North America $ 60,430 $ 66,300 Asia 35,812 35,762 Europe 17,426 19,120 $ 113,668 $ 121,182 Net Sales: North America $ 63,155 $ 69,254 Asia 56,411 59,648 Europe 20,385 22,373 Less intercompany net sales (26,283 ) (30,093 ) $ 113,668 $ 121,182 Income (Loss) from Operations: North America $ 730 $ (43,187 ) Asia 1,036 (38,808 ) Europe 327 (21,412 ) $ 2,093 $ (103,407 ) Net Sales – Segment net sales are attributed to individual segments based on the geographic source of the billing for such customer sales. Intercompany sales include finished products manufactured in foreign countries which are then transferred to the United States and Europe for sale; finished goods manufactured in the United States which are transferred to Europe and Asia for sale; and semi-finished components manufactured in the United States are sold to Asia for further processing. Income from operations represents net sales less operating costs and expenses and does not include any amounts related to intercompany transactions. The following items are included in the segment data presented above: Impairment Charges

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In connection with its acquisition of Power Solutions, the Company acquired a 49% interest in a joint venture in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"). The joint venture may purchase raw components and other goods from the Company and may sell finished goods to the Company as well as to other third parties. The Company did not purchase any inventory from the joint venture during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016. At March 31, 2017, the Company owed the joint venture approximately $0.5 million, which is included in accounts payable on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACC21

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In March 2016, the FASB Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (including tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards) should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit on the statements of operations. Under current GAAP, excess tax benefits are recognized in additional paid-in capital while tax deficiencies are recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, if any, or on the statements of operations. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017. Certain provisions required retrospective/modified retrospective transition while others were applied prospectively. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic - 205-40) Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory . Current U.S. GAAP prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, and should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , to provide a new comprehensive model for lease accounting. Under In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) The Company is still in the process of evaluating the potential effect of the new revenue standards on our financial statements and disclosures. The new revenue standards become effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. We anticipate using the modified retrospective approach to adopting the new revenue standards where we will have to recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standards as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. In preparation for adoption of the new guidance, we have reviewed representative samples of contracts and other forms of agreements with customers globally and are evaluating the provisions under the five-step model specified by the new guidance. In addition, we continue to monitor additional interpretive guidance related to the new revenue standards as it becomes available, as well as comparing our conclusions on specific interpretative issues to other peers in our industry, to the extent that such information is available. In January 2017, the FASB issued Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tabl

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE [Abstract]
Schedule of earnings and weighted average shares outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share under the two-class method for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Numerator: Net earnings (loss) $ 746 $ (100,696 ) Less dividends declared: Class A 130 131 Class B 699 682 Undistributed loss $ (83 ) $ (101,509 ) Undistributed loss allocation - basic and diluted: Class A undistributed loss $ (14 ) $ (17,860 ) Class B undistributed loss (69 ) (83,649 ) Total undistributed loss $ (83 ) $ (101,509 ) Net earnings (loss) allocation - basic and diluted: Class A net earnings (loss) $ 116 $ (17,729 ) Class B net earnings (loss) 630 (82,967 ) Net earnings (loss) $ 746 $ (100,696 ) Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding: Class A - basic and diluted 2,175 2,175 Class B - basic and diluted 9,845 9,701 Net earnings (loss) per share: Class A - basic and diluted $ 0.05 $ (8.15 ) Class B - basic and diluted $ 0.06 $ (8.55 )

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Components of inventories	The components of inventories are as follows: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 44,867 $ 43,376 Work in progress 19,162 18,008 Finished goods 37,621 37,487 Inventories $ 101,650 $ 98,871

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Land $ 2,238 $ 2,234 Buildings and improvements 30,025 30,061 Machinery and equipment 113,202 113,780 Construction in progress 2,519 3,029 147,984 149,104 Accumulated depreciation (101,337 ) (100,349 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 46,647 $ 48,755

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	Accrued expenses consist of the following: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Sales commissions $ 2,123 $ 2,066 Subcontracting labor 1,186 1,370 Salaries, bonuses and related benefits 12,909 17,587 Warranty accrual 2,540 2,718 Other 8,451 7,808 $ 27,209 $ 31,549
Schedule of warranty accrual account for the period from the acquisition date	A tabular presentation of the activity within the warranty accrual account for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Balance, January 1 $ 2,718 $ 3,659 Charges and costs accrued - 16 Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) (158 ) (268 ) Less repair costs incurred (50 ) (130 ) Currency translation 30 28 Balance, March 31 $ 2,540 $ 3,305

RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SH26

RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN [Abstract]
Components of SERP expense	The components of SERP expense are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Service cost $ 175 $ 148 Interest cost 168 165 Net amortization 94 98 Net periodic benefit cost $ 437 $ 411
Gross amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	The following amounts are recognized net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive loss: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Prior service cost $ 1,113 $ 1,172 Net loss 2,935 2,970 $ 4,048 $ 4,142

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI27

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are summarized below: March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of ($952) at March 31, 2017 and ($984) at December 31, 2016 $ (27,066 ) $ (28,976 ) Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $85 at March 31, 2017 and $263 at December 31, 2016 145 424 Unfunded SERP liability, net of taxes of ($1,365) at March 31, 2017 and ($1,398) at December 31, 2016 (2,683 ) (2,745 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (29,604 ) $ (31,297 )
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component during the three months ended March 31, 2017 are as follows. All amounts are net of tax. Unrealized Holding Foreign Currency Gains on Translation Available-for- Unfunded Adjustment Sale Securities SERP Liability Total Balance at January 1, 2017 $ (28,976 ) $ 424 $ (2,745 ) $ (31,297 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 1,910 (279 ) 1 1,632 Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss - - 61 (a) 61 Net current period other comprehensive income 1,910 (279 ) 62 1,693 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (27,066 ) $ 145 $ (2,683 ) $ (29,604 ) (a) This reclassification relates to the amortization of prior service costs and gains/losses associated with the Company's SERP plan. This expense is allocated between cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense based upon the employment classification of the plan participants.

SEGMENTS (Tables)

SEGMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
SEGMENTS [Abstract]
Key financial data	The following is a summary of key financial data: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Net Sales to External Customers: North America $ 60,430 $ 66,300 Asia 35,812 35,762 Europe 17,426 19,120 $ 113,668 $ 121,182 Net Sales: North America $ 63,155 $ 69,254 Asia 56,411 59,648 Europe 20,385 22,373 Less intercompany net sales (26,283 ) (30,093 ) $ 113,668 $ 121,182 Income (Loss) from Operations: North America $ 730 $ (43,187 ) Asia 1,036 (38,808 ) Europe 327 (21,412 ) $ 2,093 $ (103,407 )

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACC29

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Retained earnings	$ 162,899	$ 161,287
ASU 2016-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Retained earnings		$ 1,700

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Deta

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Numerator [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 746	$ (100,696)
Undistributed loss	(83)	(101,509)
Class A [Member]
Numerator [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	116	(17,729)
Less dividends declared	130	131
Undistributed loss	$ (14)	$ (17,860)
Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract]
Basic and diluted (in shares)	2,175	2,175
Net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ (8.15)
Class B [Member]
Numerator [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 630	$ (82,967)
Less dividends declared	699	682
Undistributed loss	$ (69)	$ (83,649)
Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract]
Basic and diluted (in shares)	9,845	9,701
Net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ (8.55)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Transfers in (out) between levels	$ 0		$ 0
Fair value of total debt	146.1			$ 144.3
Carrying amount of long-term debt	143			141.2
Impairment charges			$ 108.6
Decrease in impairment charge		$ (2.6)
Investments held in Rabbi Trust [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities carrying amount	1.7			1.7
Investments held in Rabbi Trust [Member] | SERP [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gross unrealized gains associated with the investment held in the rabbi trust	0.2			0.7
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial assets accounted at fair value	$ 0			$ 0

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Components of inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 44,867	$ 43,376
Work in progress	19,162	18,008
Finished goods	37,621	37,487
Inventories	$ 101,650	$ 98,871

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT33

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 147,984		$ 149,104
Accumulated depreciation	(101,337)		(100,349)
Property, plant and equipment, net	46,647		48,755
Depreciation expense	3,500	$ 3,700
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,238		2,234
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	30,025		30,061
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	113,202		113,780
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 2,519		$ 3,029

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details)

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
Sales commissions	$ 2,123		$ 2,066
Subcontracting labor	1,186		1,370
Salaries, bonuses and related benefits	12,909		17,587
Warranty accrual	2,540		2,718
Other	8,451		7,808
Accrued expenses	27,209		$ 31,549
Schedule of warranty accrual account for the period from the acquisition date [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance as of beginning of period	2,718	$ 3,659
Charges and costs accrued	0	16
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	(158)	(268)
Less repair costs incurred	(50)	(130)
Currency translation	30	28
Ending balance as of end of period	$ 2,540	$ 3,305

DEBT (Details)

DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Deferred finance cost net	$ 2.3		$ 2.6
KeyBank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate on borrowings outstanding	3.25%		3.06%
Interest expense incurred	$ 1.4	$ 2.2
KeyBank [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings	4		$ 0
Available line of credit	50		50
KeyBank [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings	$ 141.3		$ 143.8

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Liability for uncertain tax positions	$ 28.2		$ 27.8
Liability for uncertain tax positions - current	0.4		0.4
Liability for uncertain positions expected to be resolved in next fiscal year	0.4
Interest and penalties uncertain tax positions recognized	0.3	$ 0.5
Benefit on reversal of interest and penalties	0	$ (1.3)
Accrued interest and penalties uncertain tax positions	2.4		$ 2.2
Power Solutions [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Interest and penalties uncertain tax positions recognized	4.6
Interest and penalties uncertain tax positions recognized reversal	(2.6)
Annual accrual for liability for uncertain tax positions	$ 0.7

RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SH37

RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares owned by plan (in shares)	27,962
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares owned by plan (in shares)	147,121
Retirement Fund [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 300	$ 300
Retirement Fund [Member] | Class A Common Stock [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares owned by plan (in shares)	3,323
Retirement Fund [Member] | Class B Common Stock [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares owned by plan (in shares)	17,342
401K Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 100	100
SERP [Member]
Components of SERP expense [Abstract]
Service cost	175	148
Interest cost	168	165
Net amortization	94	98
Net periodic benefit cost	437	$ 411
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, pretax [Abstract]
Prior service cost	1,113		$ 1,172
Net loss	2,935		2,970
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 4,048		$ 4,142

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI38

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of ($952) at March 31, 2017 and ($984) at December 31, 2016	$ (27,066)	$ (28,976)
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $85 at March 31, 2017 and $263 at December 31, 2016	145	424
Unfunded SERP liability, net of taxes of ($1,365) at March 31, 2017 and ($1,398) at December 31, 2016	(2,683)	(2,745)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(29,604)	(31,297)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax	(952)	(984)
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, tax	85	263
Change in unfunded SERP liability, tax	$ (1,365)	$ (1,398)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI39

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward]
Balance		$ 158,434
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,632
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		61
Net current period other comprehensive income		1,693	$ 1,506
Balance		160,828
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward]
Balance		(31,297)
Balance		(29,604)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward]
Balance		(28,976)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,910
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		0
Net current period other comprehensive income		1,910
Balance		(27,066)
Unrealized Holding Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward]
Balance		424
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(279)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		0
Net current period other comprehensive income		(279)
Balance		145
Unfunded SERP Liability [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward]
Balance		(2,745)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	61
Net current period other comprehensive income		62
Balance		$ (2,683)
[1]	This reclassification relates to the amortization of prior service costs and gains/losses associated with the Company's SERP plan. This expense is allocated between cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense based upon the employment classification of the plan participants.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015DefendantPatent	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Noncurrent liability and offsetting indemnification asset | $		$ 12
Number of subsidiary entity against lawsuit | DefendantPatent	3

SEGMENTS (Details)

SEGMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)IndustrySegment	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
SEGMENTS [Abstract]
Number of industry in which entity operates | Industry	1
Number of reportable operating segments | Segment	3
Summary of key financial data [Abstract]
Net sales to external customers	$ 113,668	$ 121,182
Net sales	113,668	121,182
Income (Loss) from operations	2,093	(103,407)
Impairment charges		108,600
Reportable Operating Segments [Member] | North America [Member]
Summary of key financial data [Abstract]
Net sales to external customers	60,430	66,300
Net sales	63,155	69,254
Income (Loss) from operations	730	(43,187)
Impairment charges		45,100
Reportable Operating Segments [Member] | Asia [Member]
Summary of key financial data [Abstract]
Net sales to external customers	35,812	35,762
Net sales	56,411	59,648
Income (Loss) from operations	1,036	(38,808)
Impairment charges		41,600
Reportable Operating Segments [Member] | Europe [Member]
Summary of key financial data [Abstract]
Net sales to external customers	17,426	19,120
Net sales	20,385	22,373
Income (Loss) from operations	327	(21,412)
Impairment charges		21,900
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Summary of key financial data [Abstract]
Net sales	$ (26,283)	$ (30,093)

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Power Solutions [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Minority interest ownership percentage	49.00%
People's Republic of China Joint Venture [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Inventory purchase payment from joint venture	$ 0	$ 0
Joint venture liability	$ 0.5