UNITED STATES
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): April 1, 2019

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01.
Other Events

Pollak Acquisition

On April 1, 2019, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the acquisition of the Pollak business of Stoneridge, Inc. for approximately $40 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. The acquisition included the purchase of certain engine management product lines including switches, sensors and connectors.

A copy of the press release announcing the closing of this transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits

 
(d)
Exhibits.


99.1
Press Release, dated April 1, 2019, announcing the closing of the asset acquisition of the Pollak business of Stoneridge, Inc.

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
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
Chief Operating Officer
     
Date: April 5, 2019
    

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
  
Description
     
     
99.1
  


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