Director Richard Cox Jr. manages RSU tax withholding at Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genuine Parts Company director Richard Cox Jr. exercised 1,673 restricted stock units into common stock and had 455 shares withheld at $104.66 per share to cover tax obligations. After these compensation-related transactions, he directly owns 3,290 shares of Genuine Parts common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1,673 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Cox Richard JR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,673	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,673	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	455	$104.66	$48K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,673 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,745 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date. The restricted stock units are vested upon grant and convert to shares of GPC common stock on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, or earlier upon a change in control of GPC or the grantee's termination as a director of GPC by reason of death, disability or retirement.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 1,673 shares Tax-withheld shares: 455 shares Withholding price: $104.66 per share +3 more

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RSUs exercised 1,673 shares Restricted stock units converted to Genuine Parts common stock

Tax-withheld shares 455 shares Shares delivered to cover tax obligations on equity compensation

Withholding price $104.66 per share Value used for 455-share tax-withholding disposition

Shares owned after 3,290 shares Director’s direct Genuine Parts common stock holdings post-transaction

Exercise transactions 1 transaction, 1,673 shares Derivative exercise/conversion count and share total

Tax-withholding events 1 transaction, 455 shares Shares used for payment of tax liability

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

derivative security financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Cox Richard JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY SE

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30339

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/03/2026

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

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

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

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	05/03/2026		M		1,673	A	$0	3,745	D
Common Stock	05/03/2026		F		455	D	$104.66	3,290	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/03/2026		M			1,673	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,673	$0	1,673	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date.

2. The restricted stock units are vested upon grant and convert to shares of GPC common stock on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, or earlier upon a change in control of GPC or the grantee's termination as a director of GPC by reason of death, disability or retirement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GPC director Richard Cox Jr. report on this Form 4?

Richard Cox Jr. reported exercising 1,673 restricted stock units into Genuine Parts common stock. In the same transaction sequence, 455 shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, leaving him with direct ownership of 3,290 Genuine Parts common shares.

How many Genuine Parts (GPC) shares does Richard Cox Jr. own after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Richard Cox Jr. directly owns 3,290 shares of Genuine Parts common stock. This figure reflects the net position following the exercise of 1,673 restricted stock units and the withholding of 455 shares for associated tax obligations.

What does the 455-share tax-withholding disposition mean in the GPC Form 4?

The 455-share tax-withholding disposition means shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities tied to equity compensation. These shares were valued at $104.66 each and were not open-market sales, but a payment mechanism associated with the restricted stock unit exercise.

What does the exercise of 1,673 restricted stock units indicate for GPC director compensation?

The exercise of 1,673 restricted stock units indicates that previously granted equity awards for the director converted into Genuine Parts common shares. Footnotes describe each restricted stock unit as a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date under specified conditions.

Were any open-market buys or sells reported by Richard Cox Jr. in this GPC Form 4?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported in this Form 4. The transactions consist of a derivative exercise of 1,673 restricted stock units into common stock and a tax-withholding disposition of 455 shares, both categorized as compensation-related rather than discretionary market trades.