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

Standard Motor Products CFO Nathan Iles resigns; James Burke named interim CFO

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Standard Motor Products said Chief Financial Officer Nathan Iles will resign to take a CFO position at another public company, effective after he remains in his role until October 30, 2026. The Board appointed director James J. Burke as Interim CFO effective October 30, 2026, until a permanent successor is named, and the company has started an executive search. The company said the resignation was voluntary and not due to any disagreement over operations, financial reporting, policies, or practices.

Key points

  • Nathan R. Iles remains CFO through October 30, 2026
  • James J. Burke becomes Interim CFO effective October 30, 2026 and stays on the Board
  • Company has begun an executive search for a permanent CFO
  • Company is scheduled to report third quarter and nine-month 2026 earnings before market open on October 30, 2026

The filing

CompanyStandard Motor Products (SMP)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 9, 2026, 4:38 PM ET
Accession number0000093389-26-000094

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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