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): February 25, 2019

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

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

On February 25, 2019, the Company announced the resignation of Timothy D. Vargo from the company’s board of directors due to required time commitments and responsibilities related to his position as chief executive of Exide Technologies. Mr. Vargo’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.

A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits

  (d)
Exhibits

Exhibit
No.
  
Description
   
 
Press Release dated February 25, 2019.

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: February 25, 2019
/s/ Michael M. Umansky
  
 
Michael M. Umansky
  
 
Vice President and General Counsel