Standard Motor (SMP) CIO sells 5,822 shares at $39.75

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. executive Nicholas Ray, the CIO & VP IT, reported an open-market sale of 5,822 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $39.75 per share. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $39.75 to $39.83.

After this sale, Ray directly held 35,327 shares of Common Stock. A separate entry shows 5,627 ESOP shares beneficially owned, with allocations or dispositions potentially changing since his prior ownership report.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 5,822 shares ($231,425)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Nicholas Ray

Role CIO & VP IT

Sold 5,822 shs ($231K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	5,822	$39.75	$231K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,327 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $39.75 to $39.83. 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 and prices at which the transaction was effected. 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: 5,822 shares Weighted average sale price: $39.75 per share Trade price range: $39.75–$39.83 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 5,822 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock

Weighted average sale price $39.75 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-06-08

Trade price range $39.75–$39.83 Multiple trades comprising the reported sale

Direct holdings after sale 35,327 shares Common Stock directly owned post-transaction

ESOP shares beneficially owned 5,627 shares Employee stock ownership plan position

Key Terms

weighted average sale price, ESOP, beneficially owned, open-market sale

4 terms

weighted average sale price financial

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

ESOP financial

"ESOP shares beneficially owned."

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.

beneficially owned financial

"ESOP shares beneficially owned."

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.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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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^*

Nicholas Ray

(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)
	CIO & VP IT

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026

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	06/08/2026		S		5,822	D	$39.75	35,327(1)	D
Common Stock								5,627(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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $39.75 to $39.83. 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 and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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/ Ray Nicholas	06/09/2026
	** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SMP executive Nicholas Ray report?

Nicholas Ray reported an open-market sale of 5,822 shares of STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Common Stock. The sale was disclosed in a Form 4 and reflects a weighted average price of $39.75 per share across multiple trades.

At what price did Nicholas Ray sell SMP shares in this Form 4?

The reported weighted average sale price was $39.75 per share for 5,822 SMP shares. Footnotes state the trades occurred in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $39.75 to $39.83 during the execution.

How many STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS shares does Nicholas Ray hold after the sale?

Following the reported sale, Nicholas Ray directly held 35,327 shares of STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Common Stock. The Form 4 also notes 5,627 ESOP shares beneficially owned, which may change with future allocations or dispositions.

What is Nicholas Ray’s role at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (SMP)?

Nicholas Ray serves as Chief Information Officer and Vice President of IT at STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. His Form 4 filing reflects insider activity in company Common Stock associated with this executive position.

What does the ESOP reference mean in Nicholas Ray’s SMP filing?

The filing notes 5,627 ESOP shares beneficially owned by Nicholas Ray. It explains that allocations or dispositions within the employee stock ownership plan may have occurred since his last ownership report, affecting this ESOP-related position over time.