8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2012

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York	1-4743	11-1362020
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)

37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:  718-392-0200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 17, 2012, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Company is providing the following information regarding the results of the matters voted on by stockholders at the Annual Meeting:

(a) Election of nine Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected:

Director Nominee	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Robert M. Gerrity	18,749,420	505,744	2,733,339
Pamela Forbes Lieberman	18,855,397	399,767	2,733,339
Arthur S. Sills	18,456,215	798,949	2,733,339
Lawrence I. Sills	18,848,005	407,159	2,733,339
Peter J. Sills	18,455,339	799,825	2,733,339
Frederick D. Sturdivant	18,847,480	407,684	2,733,339
William H. Turner	18,749,156	506,008	2,733,339
Richard S. Ward	18,769,534	485,630	2,733,339
Roger M. Widmann	18,867,837	387,327	2,733,339

(b) Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2012:

Votes For	Votes Against	Abstain
21,909,760	39,737	39,006

(c) Approval of non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:

Votes For	Votes Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
17,133,717	145,435	1,976,012	2,733,339

Item 8.01. Other Events

Stock Repurchase Program

On May 17, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to an additional $5 million of its common stock under a stock repurchase program. Stock will be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant.

A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated May 17, 2012, announcing the stock repurchase program.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
	By:	/s/ James J. Burke
		James J. Burke
		Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 18, 2012

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press  Release, dated May 17, 2012, announcing the stock repurchase program.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release	For more information, contact:
	James J. Burke
	Standard Motor Products, Inc.
	(718) 392-0200
	Jennifer Tio
	Maximum Marketing Services, Inc.
	(312) 226-4111 x2449
	Jennifer.tio@maxmarketing.com

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces

Increase in Stock Repurchase Program

New York, NY, May 17, 2012......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to an additional $5 million of its common stock under a stock repurchase program. This increase is in addition to the completed $5 million repurchase program authorized by the Board on August 25, 2011. Stock will be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant. The Company intends to fund the stock repurchase program through its revolving credit facility. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes, including funding existing equity compensation plans.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management’s expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

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37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY  11101

(718) 392-0200

www.smpcorp.com