---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-21-029971"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMP"
cik: "0000093389"
company_name: "STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC."
filed_at: "2021-09-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T06:38:27.147139+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SMP acquires Stabil Group for ~$15M; accretive to 2022 EPS

## Summary
- Acquired 100% of Stabil Operative Group GmbH for ~$15M (subject to post-closing adjustments).
- Stabil generates ~$25M annual revenue with ~230 employees; facilities in Germany and Hungary.
- Stabil produces electronic sensors, control units, and clamping devices for European OE market.
- Acquisition financed from cash on hand and borrowings under SMP's revolving credit facility.
- Deal expected to be accretive to diluted EPS in 2022.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-21-029971
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMP
- cik: 0000093389
- company_name: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
- filed_at: 2021-09-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/93389/000114036121029971/0001140361-21-029971-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/93389/000114036121029971/brhc10028573_8k.htm

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