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SMP CFO Nathan Iles resigns effective Oct 30; board member James Burke named interim CFO
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
- Nathan R. Iles resigns as CFO effective Oct 30, 2026 to take a CFO role at another public company and relocate closer to family; SMP cites no disagreement over operations or financial reporting.
- Board appointed James J. Burke (70), director since Dec 2022, ex-CFO 1999-2019 and ex-COO Jan 2019-June 2026, as Interim CFO effective Oct 30, 2026 until a permanent successor is named.
- Company has initiated an executive search for a permanent CFO; Burke keeps his Board seat, and CEO Eric Sills said the transition does not alter strategic priorities.
- Burke will receive an annual base salary plus a pro-rata 2026 cash incentive under the DEFR14A filed April 30, 2026; no additional equity incentive awards.
- Q3 2026 results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 will be reported before market open on October 30, 2026, the same day the CFO change takes effect.