Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) HR chief logs 1,371-share tax disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Advance Auto Parts executive Kristen L. Soler reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 4, 2026, 1,371 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $51.21 per share to cover taxes upon vesting of time-based restricted stock units. After this withholding, she directly owned 32,369 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Soler Kristen L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.

4200 SIX FORKS ROAD

(Street)

RALEIGH NC 27609

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC [ AAP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief HR Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/04/2026		F		1,371(1)	D	$51.21	32,369	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy taxes at vesting of certain time-based restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2025 and vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the one year anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Amanda L. Keister, as Attorney-in-Fact for Kristen L Soler	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AAP executive Kristen L. Soler report?

Kristen L. Soler reported a disposition of 1,371 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock. The shares were withheld to satisfy taxes due at the vesting of time-based restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2025, rather than sold in the open market.

Was the AAP insider transaction by Kristen L. Soler an open-market sale?

No, the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by the company to cover taxes owed when restricted stock units vested, a common administrative mechanism for equity compensation rather than a discretionary share sale.

How many AAP shares were withheld for taxes from Kristen L. Soler?

A total of 1,371 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock were withheld. These shares covered tax obligations arising when certain time-based restricted stock units vested, reflecting standard treatment of equity awards rather than a deliberate reduction of her investment position.

What is Kristen L. Soler’s remaining AAP share ownership after the transaction?

Following the tax-related withholding of 1,371 shares, Kristen L. Soler directly owned 32,369 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock. This figure reflects her direct holdings after the vesting event and associated tax settlement tied to prior restricted stock unit grants.

What equity award triggered the AAP tax-withholding for Kristen L. Soler?

The withholding relates to time-based restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2025. These units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, and the reported shares were withheld at vesting to satisfy related tax liabilities.

What role does Kristen L. Soler hold at Advance Auto Parts?

Kristen L. Soler serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Advance Auto Parts. Her reported equity transaction involves company common stock and reflects standard tax treatment of vested time-based restricted stock unit awards granted as part of executive compensation.