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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.ex99_1.htm


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2011


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York
1-4743
11-1362020
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)


37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)


Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:  718-392-0200


Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 


 
 

 

Item 8.01.  Other Events

Stock Repurchase Program

On August 29, 2011, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to $5 million of its common stock under a stock repurchase program. Stock will be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant.
 
A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 
(c)
Exhibits.

 
99.1
Press Release, dated August 29, 2011, announcing the stock repurchase program.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


 
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
     
     
 
By:
/s/ James J. Burke
   
James J. Burke
   
Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 29, 2011

 
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Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
 
Press  Release, dated August 29, 2011, announcing the stock repurchase program.

 
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