[Form 3] Genuine Parts Company Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

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Genuine Parts Company (GPC) – SEC Form 3 filing

The initial beneficial ownership report dated 06/09/2025 identifies Alain Masse, newly disclosed as President, North America Automotive, as a Section 16 insider. Masse reports 6,327 shares of GPC common stock, held directly. No derivative securities (options, warrants, etc.) are listed, and there are no amendments or joint filers. The document includes a power of attorney appointing Chris Galla as attorney-in-fact and is electronically signed on 06/30/2025.

This filing is routine, establishing Masse’s insider status and baseline ownership for future Section 16 compliance. The share amount represents a negligible percentage of GPC’s roughly 141 million outstanding shares and carries no immediate financial impact on the company’s capital structure or governance.

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Securities Compliance Analyst

TL;DR – Routine Form 3; declares 6,327 directly-held shares by new NA Automotive President Alain Masse; immaterial to GPC’s valuation.

The Form 3 simply initiates Section 16 reporting for Alain Masse after his elevation to President of North America Automotive. Holding 6,327 shares—well under 0.01 % of shares outstanding—does not alter insider ownership dynamics or voting control. No derivative positions suggest limited equity-linked compensation at this stage. Investors should view the filing as a compliance formality rather than a signal of strategic change or market-moving information.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Masse Alain

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2999 WILDWOOD PKWY

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30339

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
06/09/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENUINE PARTS CO [ GPC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, N.A. Automotive

5. 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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	6,327	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	06/30/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 3 for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

The reporting person is Alain Masse, President, North America Automotive.

How many GPC shares does Alain Masse own according to the Form 3?

He reports 6,327 shares of Genuine Parts Company common stock held directly.

Are any derivative securities disclosed in this Form 3?

No. The table for derivative securities is empty, indicating no options or other derivatives currently owned.

What is the effective date that triggered the filing requirement?

The event date requiring the statement is 06/09/2025.

Does this filing affect Genuine Parts Company’s capital structure?

No. The reported ownership represents a negligible fraction of outstanding shares and has no capital-structure impact.