Standard Motor Products exec sells 12,551 shares

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. (SMP) reported insider transactions by Chief Commercial Officer & EVP Dale Burks. On August 14, 2026, Burks sold 9,051 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $38.71 per share in multiple trades. On August 18, 2026, he sold an additional 3,500 shares at a weighted average price of $38.76 per share, also in multiple trades. Both transactions involved directly held common stock. The filing also notes ESOP shares beneficially owned, with allocations or dispositions potentially occurring since Burks’ last ownership report.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 12,551 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider BURKS DALE

Role Chief Commercial Officer & EVP

Sold 12,551 shs ($486K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F2	3,500	$38.76	$136K
Sale	Common Stock F1	9,051	$38.71	$350K
holding	Common Stock F3	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 59,241 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $38.50 to $39.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares at which the transaction was effected.
2. F2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $38.75 to $38.83. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares at which the transaction was effected.
3. F3. ESOP shares beneficially owned. Allocations and/or dispositions may have occurred since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report.

Key Figures

Shares sold (Aug 14, 2026): 9,051 shares Weighted average price (Aug 14, 2026): $38.71 per share Shares sold (Aug 18, 2026): 3,500 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold (Aug 14, 2026) 9,051 shares Open-market sale of SMP common stock by Dale Burks at weighted average price

Weighted average price (Aug 14, 2026) $38.71 per share Sale executed in multiple trades between $38.50 and $39.00

Shares sold (Aug 18, 2026) 3,500 shares Open-market sale of SMP common stock by Dale Burks at weighted average price

Weighted average price (Aug 18, 2026) $38.76 per share Sale executed in multiple trades between $38.75 and $38.83

Total shares sold (all reported sales) 12,551 shares Aggregate sellShares reported in transactionSummary for these Form 4 transactions

Key Terms

weighted average sale price, beneficially owned, ESOP

3 terms

weighted average sale price financial

"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."

beneficially owned financial

"ESOP shares beneficially owned. Allocations and/or dispositions may have occurred"

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.

ESOP financial

"ESOP shares beneficially owned. Allocations and/or dispositions may have occurred"

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.

FAQ

What insider transactions did SMP executive Dale Burks report on this Form 4?

Dale Burks reported two open-market sales of STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (SMP) common stock, totaling 2 separate transactions on August 14 and August 18, 2026, both from directly held shares.

How many SMP shares did Dale Burks sell on August 14, 2026?

On August 14, 2026, Dale Burks sold 9,051 shares of STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (SMP) common stock at a weighted average price of $38.71 per share, executed through multiple trades within a disclosed price range.

How many SMP shares did Dale Burks sell on August 18, 2026?

On August 18, 2026, Dale Burks sold 3,500 shares of STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (SMP) common stock at a weighted average price of $38.76 per share, with trades executed across a narrow price range during that day.

What price ranges applied to Dale Burks’ SMP stock sales?

For August 14, 2026, Burks’ SMP sales occurred between $38.50 and $39.00 per share. For August 18, 2026, sales occurred between $38.75 and $38.83, with the reported prices being weighted averages of those trades.

Were Dale Burks’ SMP stock sales part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative. The footnotes describing the August 14 and August 18, 2026 transactions do not state that these sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What does the Form 4 say about Dale Burks’ ESOP holdings in SMP?

The filing notes that Burks has ESOP shares beneficially owned in STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (SMP). It also states that allocations and/or dispositions may have occurred since his last ownership report, without specifying the current ESOP share count.

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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^*

BURKS DALE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

37-18 NORTHERN BLVD.

(Street)

LONG ISLAND CITY NEW YORK 11101

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. [ SMP ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Commercial Officer & EVP

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026

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
Common Stock	08/14/2026		S		9,051	D	$38.71(1)	56,955	D
Common Stock	08/18/2026		S		3,500	D	$38.76(2)	53,455	D
Common Stock								5,786	D(3)

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $38.50 to $39.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares at which the transaction was effected.

2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $38.75 to $38.83. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares at which the transaction was effected.

3. ESOP shares beneficially owned. Allocations and/or dispositions may have occurred since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report.

Remarks:

	/s/ Dale Burks	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)