Motorcar Parts grants director 11,851 RSUs

Director Joseph Edwin Ferguson received 11,851 RSUs in MPAA that vest based on service through the next year or the next annual meeting.

Available on EDGAR 09/14/2026 - 01:03 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/14/2026 - 01:02 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC (symbol: MPAA) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Ferguson Joseph Edwin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC (MPAA) reported that director Joseph Edwin Ferguson received an award of 11,851 Restricted Stock Units on September 10, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of common stock and vests in full on the earlier of one year after the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service, with pro rata vesting upon certain service terminations. Following this grant, Ferguson holds 11,851 RSUs directly, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 11,851 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Ferguson Joseph Edwin

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1	11,851	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 11,851 contracts (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 0 to 11,851 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuers Common Stock. The RSUs vest in full on the earlier to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the Grant Date and (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of the Issuers stockholders following the Grant Date, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date; provided, that, the RSUs shall vest upon a termination of service in a pro rata amount in accordance with the award agreement.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 11,851 units RSU grant price: $0.00 per unit Underlying common shares: 11,851 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 11,851 units Restricted Stock Units granted to director on September 10, 2026

RSU grant price $0.00 per unit Reported transaction price per RSU for the September 10, 2026 award

Underlying common shares 11,851 shares Each RSU represents one share of MPAA common stock

RSUs held after grant 11,851 units Total Restricted Stock Units directly owned by the director after the transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vesting date, pro rata

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuers Common Stock"

vesting date financial

"subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date; provided, that, the RSUs"

pro rata financial

"the RSUs shall vest upon a termination of service in a pro rata amount"

Pro rata means dividing or distributing something proportionally based on a specific factor, such as ownership or contribution. For example, if an investor owns 10% of a company, they would receive 10% of any dividends or benefits allocated. This approach ensures everyone gets their fair share relative to their stake or input, helping investors understand how benefits, costs, or responsibilities are fairly shared.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did MPAA report for Joseph Edwin Ferguson?

MPAA reported that director Joseph Edwin Ferguson received a grant of 11,851 Restricted Stock Units on September 10, 2026, as an equity award representing a contingent right to receive common shares, subject to vesting conditions.

How many RSUs were granted to the MPAA director in this Form 4 filing?

The director was granted 11,851 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU corresponds to one share of MPAA common stock, and all 11,851 RSUs are held directly following this reported grant.

What are the vesting terms of the 11,851 RSUs granted by MPAA?

The 11,851 RSUs vest in full on the earlier of (i) the one-year anniversary of the grant date or (ii) the date of MPAA’s next annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service, with pro rata vesting upon certain service terminations.

What is the price per share for the RSUs granted to the MPAA director?

The RSUs were granted at a reported price of $0.00 per unit, consistent with a typical equity compensation award where no cash is paid by the recipient at grant.

How many MPAA RSUs does Joseph Edwin Ferguson hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Joseph Edwin Ferguson directly holds 11,851 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of MPAA common stock upon vesting and settlement.

Was the MPAA director’s RSU grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and there is no footnote stating that the RSU grant was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ferguson Joseph Edwin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2929 CALIFORNIA STREET

(Street)

TORRANCE CALIFORNIA 90503

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC [ MPAA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	09/10/2026		A		11,851		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	11,851	$0.00	11,851	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuers Common Stock. The RSUs vest in full on the earlier to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the Grant Date and (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of the Issuers stockholders following the Grant Date, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date; provided, that, the RSUs shall vest upon a termination of service in a pro rata amount in accordance with the award agreement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Joseph Edwin Ferguson	09/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)