# Bel Fuse acquires dataMate from Methode Electronics for $16M

Bel Fuse Inc. acquired dataMate, a provider of advanced ethernet and broadband technologies, from Methode Electronics Inc. for $16 million, including $1 million of deferred consideration.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-05
- Where: United States
- Value: $16.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: ethernet and broadband technologies, Magnetic Solutions
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Methode Electronics](https://endata.com/companies/33898.md) (target)
- [Bel Fuse](https://endata.com/companies/43199.md) (acquirer)
- [dataMate](https://endata.com/companies/90732.md) (target)

## Sources

- [barchart.com](https://www.barchart.com/press-releases/593734/bel-fuse-inc-announces-acquisition-of-datamate-an-advanced-ethernet-and-broadband-business-from-methode-electronics-inc), 2026-03-05: "The acquisition of dataMate is expected to expand Bel's leadership in networking solutions."

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