Item 8.01. Other Events.

On September 1, 2021, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Stabil Operative Group GmbH, a German company ("Stabil"), for approximately $15 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.

Stabil is a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of components, including electronic sensors, control units, and clamping devices to the European OE market, servicing both commercial and light vehicle applications, with facilities in Germany and Hungary.

The Company has financed the acquisition from cash on hand and through borrowings under its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent.

A copy of the press release announcing 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 September 1, 2021 announcing Standard Motor Products,

Inc.'s acquisition of Stabil.

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