[SCHEDULE 13G] MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)
Donald Smith & Co. reports 6.54% stake in MPAA
Donald Smith & Co., Inc., a Delaware-based investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership of 1,237,941 shares of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. common stock, representing 6.54% of the class.
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Donald Smith & Co., Inc., a Delaware-based investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership of 1,237,941 shares of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. common stock, representing 6.54% of the class.
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. has sole voting power over 1,108,947 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,223,397 shares, with additional voting and dispositive power held through DSCO Value Fund, L.P. (14,044 shares) and John Piermont (500 shares). Dividends and sale proceeds ultimately accrue to the firm’s institutional and other advisory clients, none of which individually owns more than five percent of the outstanding common stock.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,237,941 sharesPercent of class:6.54%Sole voting power:1,108,947 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned1,237,941 sharesCommon stock of Motorcar Parts of America beneficially owned by Donald Smith & Co., Inc.
Percent of class6.54%Percentage of Motorcar Parts of America common stock class beneficially owned
Sole voting power1,108,947 sharesShares with sole voting power held by Donald Smith & Co., Inc.
Sole dispositive power1,223,397 sharesShares with sole dispositive power held by Donald Smith & Co., Inc.
DSCO Value Fund voting/dispositive power14,044 sharesShares over which DSCO Value Fund, L.P. has sole voting and dispositive power
John Piermont voting/dispositive power500 sharesShares over which John Piermont has sole voting and dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, investment advisor, +1 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole voting powerfinancial
"(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 1,108,947"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 1,223,397"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
investment advisorfinancial
"vested in the institutional clients which Donald Smith & Co., Inc. serves as investment advisor."
An investment advisor is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling and managing investments and often oversees client portfolios for a fee. For investors this matters because the advisor shapes risk, costs and long-term returns, and is typically required by law to act in the client’s best interests — think of them as a financial coach or GPS that helps navigate choices and avoid costly detours.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"with respect to all securities reported in this schedule owned by advisory clients"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
FAQ
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What percentage of Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) does Donald Smith & Co. own?
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 1,237,941 shares of Motorcar Parts of America common stock, representing 6.54% of the class as disclosed in the Schedule 13G filing.
How many MPAA shares does Donald Smith & Co. have voting power over?
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. has sole voting power over 1,108,947 shares of Motorcar Parts of America. Additional sole voting power covers 14,044 shares via DSCO Value Fund, L.P. and 500 shares held by John Piermont.
Who ultimately receives dividends and sale proceeds from MPAA shares held by Donald Smith & Co.?
Dividends and sale proceeds from the reported Motorcar Parts of America shares ultimately accrue to Donald Smith & Co.’s advisory clients, as the firm serves as investment advisor and does not act as custodian of client assets.
Does any single client of Donald Smith & Co. own more than 5% of MPAA stock?
According to the disclosure, no single client of Donald Smith & Co., Inc. owns more than 5% of the total outstanding common stock of Motorcar Parts of America through the securities reported in this Schedule 13G.
What is the sole dispositive power Donald Smith & Co. has over MPAA shares?
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. reported sole dispositive power over 1,223,397 shares of Motorcar Parts of America common stock, with DSCO Value Fund, L.P. and John Piermont each having sole dispositive power over 14,044 and 500 shares, respectively.
Which entities are included in the MPAA Schedule 13G group for Donald Smith & Co.?
The Schedule 13G group includes Donald Smith & Co., Inc. (investment adviser), DSCO Value Fund, L.P. (partnership), and John Piermont, each listed with their respective voting and dispositive powers over Motorcar Parts of America shares.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC
(Name of Issuer)
Common
(Title of Class of Securities)
620071100
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
620071100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
DONALD SMITH & CO., INC.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,108,947.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,223,397.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,237,941.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
620071100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
DSCO Value Fund, L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
14,044.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
14,044.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,237,941.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
620071100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
John Piermont
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
500.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
500.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,237,941.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2929 CALIFORNIA STREET, TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 90503.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Donald Smith & Co.,Inc.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
152 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
(c)
Citizenship:
A Delaware Corporation
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
620071100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1,237,941
(b)
Percent of class:
6.54%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 1,108,947
DSCO Value Fund, L.P. 14,044
John Piermont 500
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
SEE ITEM 6
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 1,223,397
DSCO Value Fund, L.P. 14,044
John Piermont 500
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
SEE ITEM 6
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. does not serve as custodian of the assets of any of its clients; accordingly, in each instance only the client or the client?s custodian or trustee bank has the right to receive dividends paid with respect to, and proceeds from the sale of, such securities. The ultimate power to direct the receipt of dividends paid with respect to, and the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, is vested in the institutional clients which Donald Smith & Co., Inc. serves as investment advisor. Any and all discretionary authority which has been delegated to Donald Smith & Co., Inc. may be revoked in whole or in part at any time. To the knowledge of Donald Smith & Co., Inc., with respect to all securities reported in this schedule owned by advisory clients of Donald Smith & Co., Inc., not more than 5% of the class of such securities is owned by any one client. 2. With respect to the remaining securities owned, various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Common Stock of Motorcar Parts of America. No one person?s interest in the Common Stock of Motorcar Parts of America is more than five percent of the total outstanding Common Stock.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Donald Smith & Co., Inc. IA
DSCO Value Fund, L.P. PN
John Piermont IN
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
