Motorcar Parts of America (NASDAQ: MPAA) director Patricia Warfield resigns

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. reported that Patricia W. Warfield resigned on January 2, 2026 from its Board of Directors and from the Board’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee. The company states that her resignation is due to personal and professional commitment reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or procedures.

Her resignation letter is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, providing formal written confirmation of her decision and reasons.

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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) January 2, 2026

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	001-33861	11-2153962
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2929 California Street, Torrance, CA		90503
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 212-7910

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	MPAA	The Nasdaq Global Select Market

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 2, 2026, Patricia W. Warfield resigned her position as a member of (i) the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (the “Company”), and (ii) the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board due to personal/professional commitment reasons. Ms. Warfield’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company’s operations, policies or procedures.

A copy of Ms. Warfield’s letter of resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Letter of Resignation Dated January 2, 2026

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SIGNATURES

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.

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.

Date: January 06, 2026

/s/ Glenn D. Burlingame

Glenn D. Burlingame

Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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FAQ

What did Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) disclose in this 8-K?

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. disclosed that Patricia W. Warfield resigned from its Board of Directors and from the Human Resources and Compensation Committee effective January 2, 2026.

Why did Patricia W. Warfield resign from MPAA’s Board of Directors?

The company states that Ms. Warfield resigned due to personal/professional commitment reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or procedures.

Did MPAA report any disagreements related to Patricia W. Warfield’s resignation?

No. The filing explicitly notes that Ms. Warfield’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or procedures.

What board committee role did Patricia W. Warfield hold at MPAA?

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Patricia W. Warfield was a member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.

Is Patricia W. Warfield’s resignation letter available to investors?

Yes. Her resignation letter, dated January 2, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in the report.

Does this MPAA 8-K include any financial or earnings information?

No. This report focuses on a Board and committee resignation and does not present financial or earnings data.