AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Standard Motor Products (SMP)

Standard Motor Products completes $390 million acquisition of Nissens Automotive

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Standard Motor Products completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Nissens Automotive on November 1, 2024, paying approximately $390 million (€360 million), net of cash and assumed debt and subject to post-closing adjustments. The company funded the deal with borrowings under its credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Management said the combination creates an aftermarket leader in North America and Europe, but the filing does not provide financial results for the acquired business.

Key points

  • Acquisition closed November 1, 2024 under a share sale and purchase agreement dated July 5, 2024, with Axcel V K/S as sellers' representative
  • Consideration of approximately $390 million (€360 million), net of cash and assumed debt, subject to post-closing adjustments
  • Funded with borrowings under the credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent
  • Financial statements and pro forma information will be filed by amendment within 71 days

The filing

CompanyStandard Motor Products (SMP)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 1, 2024, 12:37 PM ET
Accession number0000093389-24-000045

Items reported: 2.01 Acquisition or Disposition Completed7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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