# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000918251
**File Stem:** 0001140361-25-022376
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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**Document Hash:** 20bd5efc048c9b5e41256eca310498aa
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-25-022376.hdr.sgml**: 20250613

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-25-022376

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250610

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250613

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250613

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000918251
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 112153962
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0331

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-33861
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251044800

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2929 CALIFORNIA STREET
- **CITY:** TORRANCE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90503
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3109724015

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2929 CALIFORNIA STREET
- **CITY:** TORRANCE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90503

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MOTORCAR PARTS AMERICA INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100614

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MOTORCAR PARTS  AMERICA INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20040112

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MOTORCAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19940128

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

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### 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): June 10, 2025**

## MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 001-33861 11-2153962 <br>       <br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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

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

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule l4a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.l4a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share<br>| MPAA<br>| The Nasdaq Global Select Market<br>|

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**Item 5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;**Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 10, 2025, the Board of Directors of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Juliet Stone as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Special Projects. Ms. Stone previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company.

On June 10, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Glenn Burlingame (age 64) to succeed Ms. Stone as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company.

Mr. Burlingame has over 30 years of experience representing corporate clients. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Burlingame was a Partner in the Corporate and Securities Department at Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP from July 2021 to April 2025 where his practice focused primarily on securities offerings, acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law compliance, executive compensation and financing transactions. Prior to that, Mr. Burlingame was a Partner at Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP in its Corporate, Commercial and Securities Law group for 12 years where his practice included representing the Company as outside corporate counsel. After graduating from law school, Mr. Burlingame joined Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP as an associate in its Corporate Department. Mr. Burlingame received his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Houghton University.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Burlingame and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Burlingame and any director or executive officer of the Company, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure**.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company, dated June 13, 2025, relating to the appointments of Ms. Stone and Mr. Burlingame is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information under this Item 7.01 and the press release attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 shall be deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

#### Item 9.01 Financial S tatements and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report:

(d) Exhibits

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| [99.1](ef20050594_ex99-1.htm) | Press Release, dated June 13, 2025 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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#### 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.

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|  | MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Date: June 13, 2025 | /s/ Selwyn Joffe |
|  | Selwyn Joffe |
|  | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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#### Exhibit 99.1<br>

![](image00002.jpg)

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:

Gary S. Maier

Vice President, Corporate Communications & IR

310-972-5124

#### MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES TRANSITION OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO NEWLY CREATED POSITION AND APPOINTS SUCCESSOR

**LOS ANGELES, CA – June 13, 2025 –** Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. **(Nasdaq:MPAA)** today announced the transition of the company's general counsel Juliet Stone to the newly created position of senior vice president of government affairs and special projects and the appointment of Glenn Burlingame as the company's vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Burlingame, (64), has more than 30 years of experience representing corporate clients. He previously served as a partner in the Corporate and Securities Department at Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, based in New York -- primarily focusing on corporate governance, securities law compliance, securities offerings, acquisitions and financings. His career experience includes serving as a partner at Zeicher Ellman & Krause LLP in its Corporate, Commercial and Securities Law group for 12 years. He began his career at Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP as an associate in its Corporate Department. Burlingame received his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Houghton University.

"We appreciate Juliet's contributions to the company during her tenure as general counsel. Her new position is particularly important given the geopolitical environment and its impact on business, and we look forward to her continued contributions to the company.

"Glenn's extensive corporate experience and his knowledge of the company, having served as outside legal counsel for many years, enables the company to benefit from his expertise immediately," said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

#### About Motorcar Parts of America

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer, manufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel bearings and hub assemblies, brake calipers, brake pads, brake rotors, brake master cylinders, brake power boosters, and diagnostic testing equipment utilized in imported and domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty applications. Its products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with facilities located in California, New York, Mexico, Malaysia, China and India, and administrative offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, and Canada. In addition, the company's electrical vehicle subsidiary designs and manufactures testing solutions for performance, endurance, and production of multiple components in the electric power train – providing simulation, emulation, and production applications for the electrification of both automotive and aerospace industries, including electric vehicle charging systems. Additional information is available at <u>www.motorcarparts.com</u>.

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*The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on the company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the company. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the company) and are subject to change based upon various factors. Reference is also made to the Risk Factors set forth in the company's Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2025 and in its Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC for additional risks and uncertainties facing the company. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise.*

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