Standard Motor Products (SMP) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 21, 2026, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• The record date for voting is April 10, 2026, with 23,154,792 shares outstanding and entitled to vote.

• Shareholders can vote online, by mail, or by phone, and may change their vote prior to the meeting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect eight directors, ratify KPMG LLP as auditor, and approve a non-binding say-on-pay resolution.

• Board recommends voting for all director nominees, for auditor ratification, and for executive compensation.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 22, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of eight nominees with diverse backgrounds in business, finance, technology, and sustainability.

• 75% of directors are independent; average tenure is 9 years; average age is 63; 50% represent gender or racial/ethnic diversity.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Governance, and Strategic Planning, all chaired by independent directors.

• Annual board self-evaluation and succession planning are in place.

• Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethics, and Whistleblower Policy are adopted and available online.