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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): March 20, 2020

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York
001-33861
11-2153962
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2929 California Street, Torrance CA
 
90503
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 212-7910

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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 $0.01 per share
MPAA
The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On March 20, 2020, the Board of Directors of Motorcar Parts of America (“MPA”) appointed current director, Jay Ferguson, 53, as the Lead Independent Director, effective immediately, taking over from Scott Adelson, who will continue as a Director of MPA.
 
Mr. Adelson’s change in role was his decision, and he had no disagreement with MPA precipitating this change.
 
Mr. Ferguson shall receive $20,000 in additional annual compensation as the Lead Independent Director.
 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report:

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Press Release, dated March 26, 2020


SIGNATURES

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.

 
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
   
Date: March 26, 2020
/s/ Juliet Stone
 
 
Juliet Stone
 
Vice President and General Counsel