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): July 15, 2009
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
New York (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 1-4743 (Commission File Number) | 11-1362020 (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)
Item 8.01. Other Events
6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures
On July 15, 2009, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing the repayment at maturity of all of its remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009. The payment was financed through the Company’s existing credit facility.
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
(c) Exhibits.
| | 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 15, 2009, announcing the repayment at maturity of the Company’s remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009. |
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. | |
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| | By: | /s/ James J. Burke | |
| | | James J. Burke | |
| | | Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: July 15, 2009
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 15, 2009, announcing the repayment at maturity of the Company’s remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009. |
