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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

SMP STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. JSON
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 18,130,937 186,965 96,979 2,641,848”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026: Votes For Votes Against Abstain 20,870,300 140,792 45,637”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Election of eight Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected: Director Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes James J. Burke 17,776,213 638,668 2,641,848 Alejandro C. Capparelli 18,158,674 256,207 2,641,848 Pamela Forbes Lieberman 17,808,972 605,909 2,641,848 Patrick S. McClymont 18,129,448 285,433 2,641,848 Joseph W. McDonnell 17,911,319 503,562 2,641,848 Alisa C. Norris 17,952,078 462,803 2,641,848 Pamela S. Puryear, Ph.D. 18,075,924 338,957 2,641,848 Eric P. Sills 18,039,027 375,854 2,641,848”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $451.2 million, net income $18.3 million or $0.81 per diluted share, EPS $0.81 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $451.2 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $413.4 million during the same quarter in 2025. Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2026 were $18.3 million or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $13.7 million or $0.61 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.”
M&A Transactions

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. completed an acquisition involving AX V Nissens III ApS and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (Nissens Automotive) for approximately $390 million (€360 million), net of cash and assumed debt and subject to certain post-closing adjustments (closed 2024-11-01).

“among the Company, the sellers party thereto, and Axcel V K/S, as the sellers’ representative. At the closing of the Acquisition, the Company paid consideration of approximately $390 million (€360 million), net of cash and assumed debt and subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The Company funded the Acquisition with borrowings under the Company's credit”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 18,498,427 133,626 65,807 2,353,726”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024: Votes For Votes Against Abstain 20,835,030 208,291 8,265”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“Election of eight Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected: Director Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes James J. Burke 17,951,810 746,050 2,353,726 Alejandro C. Capparelli 18,320,080 377,780 2,353,726 Pamela Forbes Lieberman 17,977,565 720,295 2,353,726 Patrick S. McClymont 18,314,076 383,784 2,353,726 Joseph W. McDonnell 17,968,201 729,659 2,353,726 Alisa C. Norris 18,056,671 641,189 2,353,726 Pamela S. Puryear, Ph.D. 18,280,281 417,579 2,353,726 Eric P. Sills 18,180,506 517,354 2,353,726”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $331.4 million, net income $9.9 million, EPS $0.44 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $331.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $328.0 million during the comparable quarter in 2023. Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2024 were $9.9 million or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $12.7 million or $0.57 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2023.”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.36 billion, net income $63.1 million, EPS $2.85 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Consolidated net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, were $1.36 billion, compared to consolidated net sales of $1.37 billion during the comparable period in 2022. Earnings from continuing operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, were $63.1 million or $2.85 per diluted share, compared to $73.0 million or $3.30 per diluted share in the comparable period of 2022.”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the fourth quarter of 2023 results: revenue $290.8 million, net income $7.2 million, EPS $0.32 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $290.8 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $308.2 million during the same quarter in 2022. Earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $7.2 million or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $8.5 million or $0.39 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2022.”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $386.4 million, net income $24.9 million, EPS $1.12 per diluted share.

“Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Net sales for the third quarter of 2023 were $386.4 million”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the six months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $681.1 million, net income $31.1 million, EPS $1.40 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.

“Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $681.1 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $682.2 million during the comparable period in 2022. Earnings from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $31.1 million or $1.40 per diluted share, compared to $41.4 million or $1.85 per diluted share in the comparable period of 2022.”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the second quarter of 2023 results: revenue $353.1 million, net income $18.4 million, EPS $0.83 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.

“Net sales for the second quarter of 2023 were $353.1 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $359.4 million during the comparable quarter in 2022. Earnings from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2023 were $18.4 million or $0.83 per diluted share, compared to $20.8 million or $0.93 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2022.”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders voted on Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“(d) Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 16,446,865 24,545 1,373,380 36,108 2,339,374”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“(c) Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 17,586,142 177,267 117,489 2,339,374”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“(b) Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023: Votes For Votes Against Abstain 19,575,403 106,533 538,336”
Shareholder Votes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“(a) Election of eight Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected: Director Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes James J. Burke 17,163,620 717,278 2,339,374 Alejandro C. Capparelli 17,498,631 382,267 2,339,374 Pamela Forbes Lieberman 16,827,825 1,053,073 2,339,374 Patrick S. McClymont 17,499,784 381,114 2,339,374 Joseph W. McDonnell 17,319,676 561,222 2,339,374 Alisa C. Norris 17,381,860 499,038 2,339,374 Pamela S. Puryear, Ph.D. 17,479,878 401,020 2,339,374 Eric P. Sills 17,398,320 482,578 2,339,374”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $328.0 million, net income $12.7 million, EPS $0.57 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Net sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $328.0 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $322.8 million during the comparable quarter in 2022. Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2023 were $12.7 million or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to $20.6 million or $0.91 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2022.”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $1.37 billion, net income $73.0 million, EPS $3.30 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Consolidated net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, were $1.37 billion, compared to consolidated net sales of $1.30 billion during the comparable period in 2021. Earnings from continuing operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, were $73.0 million or $3.30 per diluted share”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported the fourth quarter of 2022 results: revenue $308.2 million, net income $8.5 million, EPS $0.39 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $308.2 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $309.9 million during the same quarter in 2021. Earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $8.5 million or $0.39 per diluted share”
Governance Changes

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.: Added an advance notice provision to Section 7 of the Restated By-Laws, establishing timing, information, and procedural requirements for shareholder director nominations (effective 2022-12-15).

“On December 15, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an amendment to Section 7 of the Company’s Restated By-Laws, effective immediately, to add an advance notice provision, which establishes timing, information and procedural requirements for shareholders seeking to submit a director nomination at any annual or special meeting of shareholders.”

Alisa C. Norris was appointed as Presiding Independent Director at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“Alisa C. Norris, Director, will be appointed Presiding Independent Director of the Board, and will resign as Chair of the Compensation and Management Development Committee”

James J. Burke was appointed as Director at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“the Board increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members and appointed James J. Burke, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, as a new director to the Board, effective as of December 15, 2022.”

Eric P. Sills was appointed as Chairman of the Board at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“Eric P. Sills, Director, Chief Executive Officer & President, will be appointed Chairman of the Board”

William H. Turner changed role as Director Emeritus at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“Lawrence I. Sills, Chairman, and William H. Turner, Presiding Independent Director, announced that they will each assume the role of Director Emeritus”

Lawrence I. Sills changed role as Director Emeritus at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“Lawrence I. Sills, Chairman, and William H. Turner, Presiding Independent Director, announced that they will each assume the role of Director Emeritus”
Earnings Releases

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. reported three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 were $381.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $370.3 million during, net income Earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2022 were $23.1 million or $1.06 per diluted share, compare, EPS $1.06 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 were $381.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $370.3 million during the comparable quarter in 2021. Earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2022 were $23.1 million or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $29.2 million or $1.29 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2021.”

Alejandro Cesar Capparelli was appointed as Independent Director at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“On April 1, 2022, the Board of Directors of Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from ten directors to eleven directors and appointed Mr. Alejandro Cesar Capparelli as a new director to the Board.”

Richard S. Ward departed as Director at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“On February 17, 2022, Richard S. Ward announced that he will retire from the Board of Directors of the Company at the end of his current term of office in May 2022.”

Pamela Puryear was appointed as Director at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC..

“appointed Pamela Puryear, Ph.D., as a new director to the Board.”

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