NEW
YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard
Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts
manufacturer and distributor, is saddened to announce the passing
of a member of our Board of Directors and former President and
Chief Operating Officer, John P.
Gethin. John died peacefully at the age of 74 on
Monday, June 27, 2022, at his home in
San Diego, CA.
Mr. Lawrence I. Sills, Standard
Motor Products' Chairman, stated, "It is with profound sadness that
we announce the passing of our long-time friend and colleague,
John Gethin. John joined SMP in
1995 and served in various capacities including President
and Chief Operating Officer. In March
2016, upon his retirement from Standard, John was appointed
to our Board of Directors, where he was a great contributor thanks
to his extensive business experience and unique perspective. We
will greatly miss his spirit, support and guidance to our company
and our employees. I will dearly miss my friend, and everyone at
SMP joins me in extending our deepest condolences to his family at
this sad time."
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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