Standard Motor Products (SMP) Report Improved Profits In 2009
Standard Motor Products reported earnings from continuing operations of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009 ending 12/31/09. The company lost $5.5 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the same quarter in 2008. Standard Motor Products also showed an improvement for 2009 results, reporting earnings from continuing operations of $5.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the year. In 2008, the company reported a loss from continuing operations of $21.1 million, or $1.14 per diluted share. Management attributed the improved showing to new contracts in several business lines, and a healthy aftermarket…