form8k.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)
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New York
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1-4743
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11-1362020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)
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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
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99.1
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Press Release, dated August 29, 2011, announcing the stock repurchase program.
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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.
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ James J. Burke
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James J. Burke
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Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer
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Date: August 29, 2011
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press Release, dated August 29, 2011, announcing the stock repurchase program.
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