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): January 19, 2010
 
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

On January 19, 2010, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing the reinstatement of its quarterly dividends. 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 January 19, 2010, announcing the reinstatement of quarterly dividends.




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: January 19, 2010

 
 

 


Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Press Release, dated January 19, 2010, announcing the reinstatement of quarterly dividends.