[Form 4] STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. Insider Trading Activity

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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. director and Chief Operating Officer James J. Burke reported an acquisition of company stock. He received a grant of 579 shares of restricted common stock at no cost under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(d).

Following this grant, he directly holds 79,311 shares of common stock. In addition, ESOP shares are shown as beneficially owned, with a note that allocations or dispositions in the ESOP may have changed since his last ownership report.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BURKE JAMES J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

37-18 NORTHERN BLVD.

(Street)

LONG ISLAND CITY NY 11101

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

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

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

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

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	02/24/2026		A		579	A	$0(1)	79,311	D
Common Stock								12,240(2)	D

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. Grant of restricted stock under the Company's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d).

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

Remarks:

	/s/ James J. Burke	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SMP executive James J. Burke report on this Form 4?

James J. Burke reported receiving a grant of 579 shares of restricted common stock. The award was made under Standard Motor Products’ 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and carried a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a stock-based compensation grant rather than a market purchase.

How many SMP shares does James J. Burke hold directly after this reported grant?

After the reported restricted stock grant, James J. Burke directly holds 79,311 shares of Standard Motor Products common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position immediately following the 579-share award disclosed in the filing for the transaction dated February 24, 2026.

What plan was used for James J. Burke’s restricted stock award at Standard Motor Products (SMP)?

The restricted stock award to James J. Burke was granted under Standard Motor Products’ 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This type of plan typically governs equity-based compensation for executives and other participants, aligning part of their compensation with company stock performance.

Is James J. Burke’s SMP restricted stock grant subject to Section 16(b) short-swing profit rules?

The filing notes the restricted stock grant is exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(d). This exemption generally applies to certain board-approved compensation awards, meaning the transaction is not treated as a short-swing profit opportunity under those specific SEC rules.

What does the Form 4 say about James J. Burke’s ESOP shares in SMP?

The Form 4 states that ESOP shares are beneficially owned for James J. Burke. It also notes that allocations and/or dispositions of these ESOP shares may have occurred since his last ownership report, so the exact ESOP position can change over time within the plan.