8-K

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. (SMP)

8-K 2022-05-03 For: 2022-05-03
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UNITED STATES

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 3, 2022

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York<br><br> <br>(State or Other<br><br> <br>Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-04743<br><br> <br>(Commission File Number) 11-1362020<br><br> <br>(I.R.S. Employee<br><br> <br>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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share SMP New York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 3, 2022, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months

    ended March 31, 2022. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Such press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated May 3, 2022 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
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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/ Nathan R. Iles
Nathan R. Iles
Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 3, 2022


Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated May 3, 2022 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
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Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact:

Anthony (Tony) Cristello

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

(972) 316-8107

tony.cristello@smpcorp.com

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces

First Quarter 2022 Results and a Quarterly Dividend

New York, NY, May 3, 2022......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2022 were $322.8 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $276.6 million during the comparable quarter in 2021. Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2022 were $20.6 million or 91 cents per diluted share, compared to $22.2 million or 97 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2022 were $20.6 million or 92 cents per diluted share, compared to $22.2 million or 97 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021.


Mr. Eric Sills, Standard Motor Products’ Chief Executive Officer and President stated, “We are quite pleased with our first quarter results. Our sales increased nearly 17% over last year’s strong first quarter, posting our seventh consecutive record quarter, with solid performance in both divisions.

“By division, Engine Management sales were up nearly 13% in the quarter, driven by sales from acquisitions made during 2021, along with solid customer demand, price increase benefits, and phase-in of business wins.

“Turning to Temperature Control, the robust year-end demand from 2021 has continued as sales in the quarter grew 30% year over year.  This strong performance was due to a combination of strong pre-season orders, ongoing customer replenishment, and new business wins in winter-related categories.

“Looking at profitability, consolidated operating margins were in line with expectations, finishing at 8.3% in the first quarter, down from 10.6% in the first quarter of 2021. Our lower operating income was mainly the result of lower gross margins in both divisions, partly offset by continued improvement in operating costs, which were down to 19.5% of net sales in the quarter.

“As we’ve noted before, last year’s gross margin enjoyed many non-recurring benefits from reopening after COVID, while this year was impacted by inflationary headwinds and elevated supply chain costs. While we were successful in passing through some of these higher costs, we anticipate more pricing actions to be taken in 2022 to match our elevated expenses during this volatile inflationary environment. We expect our consolidated gross margin will be in the range of 28-29% for the full year after taking into account more normalized production levels, pricing to offset inflation, as well as a mix shift to higher sales in our specialized non-aftermarket channels.


“These specialized business channels, which focus on custom-engineered products for niche end markets such as medium and heavy-duty vehicles, construction and agricultural equipment, power sports, and others, represented 23% of our revenue in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 17% the prior year, with most of the growth related to our recent acquisitions. As we have stated in the past, we are quite excited about this business as it brings new customers, products and geographies and is highly complementary to our core aftermarket business.

“As we seek to improve our transparency related to sustainability, we are pleased to have recently published our 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability report. In it, we announced our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and introduced specific reduction targets related to our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions, along with many other first-time environmental and diversity disclosures.

“Our strong operating results have allowed us to continue to return value to our shareholders. The Board of Directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share on the common stock outstanding, which will be paid on June 1, 2022 to stockholders of record on May 16, 2022. Furthermore, we repurchased shares of our common stock in the amount of $6.9 million in the quarter, with $22.8 million remaining under our current share repurchase authorization.


“In closing, we are pleased with our momentum as we exit the first quarter, and remain cautiously optimistic for the balance of the year. We understand that there are various headwinds including ongoing inflation, increased borrowing costs, supply chain disruption, and an eventual normalization of demand. Still, the industry is one of resiliency, with many favorable trends such as an aging fleet, constrained new car availability, and rebounding miles driven.  Finally, thanks to our people, our position in the industry has never been stronger.”

Conference Call

Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  This call will be web cast and can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.smpcorp.com and clicking on the SMP Q1 2022 Earnings Webcast link.  Investors may also listen to the call by dialing 866-518-6930 (domestic) or 203-518-9822 (international).  Our playback will be made available for dial in immediately following the call.  For those choosing to listen to the replay by webcast, the link should be active on our website within 24 hours after the call.  The playback number is 800-839-4568 (domestic) or 402-220-2681 (international). The participant passcode is 94640.

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.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

THREE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>MARCH 31,
2022 2021
(Unaudited)
NET SALES $ 322,831 $ 276,553
COST OF SALES 232,991 192,769
GROSS PROFIT 89,840 83,784
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 62,884 54,460
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 41 -
OPERATING INCOME 26,915 29,324
OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME, NET 1,449 635
INTEREST EXPENSE 805 209
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES 27,559 29,750
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 7,005 7,586
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 20,554 22,164
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES (1,116 ) (1,164 )
NET EARNINGS 19,438 21,000
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (8 ) -
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP (a) $ 19,446 $ 21,000
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 20,562 $ 22,164
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES (1,116 ) (1,164 )
TOTAL $ 19,446 $ 21,000
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
BASIC EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.94 $ 0.99
DISCONTINUED OPERATION (0.06 ) (0.05 )
NET EARNINGS  PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC $ 0.88 $ 0.94
DILUTED EARNINGS  FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.91 $ 0.97
DISCONTINUED OPERATION (0.04 ) (0.05 )
NET EARNINGS  PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED $ 0.87 $ 0.92
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES 21,978,507 22,317,959
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND DILUTIVE SHARES 22,477,819 22,765,508

(a) "SMP" refers to Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Segment Revenues and Operating Income

(In thousands)

THREE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>MARCH 31,
2022 2021
(Unaudited)
Revenues
Ignition, Emission Control, Fuel & Safety Related System Products $ 200,354 $ 173,666
Wire and Cable 38,903 38,352
Engine Management 239,257 212,018
Compressors 43,277 33,374
Other Climate Control Parts 38,044 29,099
Temperature Control 81,321 62,473
All Other 2,253 2,062
Revenues $ 322,831 $ 276,553
Gross Margin
Engine Management $ 65,535 27.4% $ 65,070 30.7%
Temperature Control 19,986 24.6% 15,995 25.6%
All Other 4,319 2,719
Gross Margin $ 89,840 27.8% $ 83,784 30.3%
Selling, General & Administrative
Engine Management $ 38,778 16.2% $ 33,956 16.0%
Temperature Control 14,768 18.2% 12,403 19.9%
All Other 9,338 8,101
Selling, General & Administrative $ 62,884 19.5% $ 54,460 19.7%
Operating Income
Engine Management $ 26,757 11.2% $ 31,114 14.7%
Temperature Control 5,218 6.4% 3,592 5.7%
All Other (5,019 ) (5,382 )
Subtotal 26,956 8.3% 29,324 10.6%
Restructuring & Integration (41 ) 0.0% - 0.0%
Operating Income $ 26,915 8.3% $ 29,324 10.6%

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2022 2021
(Unaudited)
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 20,562 $ 22,164
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 41 -
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS (11 ) -
NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 20,592 $ 22,164
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.91 $ 0.97
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 0.01 -
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS - -
NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.92 $ 0.97
OPERATING INCOME
GAAP OPERATING INCOME $ 26,915 $ 29,324
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 41 - LAST TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME $ 26,956 $ 29,324 2022 2021
(Unaudited)
EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES $ 27,559 $ 29,750 $ 128,274 $ 124,203
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 6,952 6,514 27,681 26,298
INTEREST EXPENSE 805 209 2,624 1,664
EBITDA 35,316 36,473 158,579 152,165
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 41 - 433 259
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS - - 1,711 -
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT - - - 2,600
SPECIAL ITEMS 41 - 2,144 2,859
EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS $ 35,357 $ 36,473 $ 160,723 $ 155,024

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP, AND NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS, EACH OF WHICH ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS AND ARE ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS, ARE MEANINGFUL TO INVESTORS BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING OPERATING RESULTS.  SPECIAL ITEMS REPRESENT SIGNIFICANT CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPANY'S OVERALL OPERATING RESULTS IN THE PERIODS PRESENTED. SUCH NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

March 31,<br><br> <br>2022 December 31,<br><br> <br>2021
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CASH $ 19,999 $ 21,755
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS 231,963 186,774
ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES 6,660 6,170
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET 225,303 180,604
INVENTORIES 534,421 468,755
UNRETURNED CUSTOMER INVENTORY 22,221 22,268
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 17,471 17,823
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 819,415 711,205
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 102,984 102,786
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 42,116 40,469
GOODWILL 131,538 131,652
OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET 104,344 106,234
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 35,964 36,126
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES 45,518 44,087
OTHER ASSETS 28,530 25,402
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,310,409 $ 1,197,961
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
NOTES PAYABLE $ 245,450 $ 125,298
CURRENT PORTION OF OTHER DEBT 3,235 3,117
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 139,392 137,167
ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS 46,085 42,412
ACCRUED CORE LIABILITY 23,513 23,663
ACCRUED REBATES 42,606 42,472
PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS 31,972 45,058
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 45,875 57,182
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 578,128 476,369
OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT - 21
NONCURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 32,281 31,206
ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITIES 51,909 52,698
OTHER LIABILITIES 25,178 25,040
TOTAL LIABILITIES 687,496 585,334
TOTAL SMP STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 611,871 601,580
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST 11,042 11,047
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 622,913 612,627
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,310,409 $ 1,197,961

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

THREE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>MARCH 31,
2022 2021
(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NET EARNINGS $ 19,438 $ 21,000
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH
USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 6,952 6,514
OTHER 4,374 4,475
CHANGE IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (44,706 ) 23,533
INVENTORY (67,662 ) (46,255 )
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,942 8,419
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 2,171 3,753
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (21,226 ) (29,549 )
OTHER (5,245 ) (3,288 )
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (103,962 ) (11,398 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES - (2,081 )
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (6,449 ) (4,966 )
OTHER INVESTING ACTIVITIES - 2
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (6,449 ) (7,045 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
NET CHANGE IN DEBT 120,340 32,408
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK (6,517 ) (11,096 )
DIVIDENDS PAID (5,935 ) (5,588 )
OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES 444 373
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 108,332 16,097
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 323 (42 )
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,756 ) (2,388 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period 21,755 19,488
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $ 19,999 $ 17,100