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.  
       
 
By:
/s/ James J. Burke  
    James J. Burke  
    Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer  

Date: July 15, 2009
 
 
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Exhibit Index
 
                    
Exhibit No. Description
   
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.
 
 
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