Director converts 1,673 RSUs at Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genuine Parts Company director Jean-Jacques Lafont exercised restricted stock units into common stock. On May 3, 2026, he converted 1,673 restricted stock units into 1,673 shares of GPC common stock, leaving him with 1,673 common shares held directly. Footnotes explain each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one share, typically converting on the fifth anniversary of the grant or earlier upon specified events.

Insider Trade Summary

1,673 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Lafont Jean-Jacques

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,673	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,673	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,673 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,673 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 converted: 1,673 units Common shares received: 1,673 shares Shares held after transaction: 1,673 shares +2 more

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RSUs converted 1,673 units Restricted stock units converted into common stock on May 3, 2026

Common shares received 1,673 shares Shares of Genuine Parts common stock issued upon RSU conversion

Shares held after transaction 1,673 shares Direct holdings of Genuine Parts common stock following the Form 4 transaction

RSU conversion price $0.00 per unit Stated transaction price per restricted stock unit in the Form 4

Transactions classified as acquisitions 2 transactions Both non-derivative and derivative entries marked as acquire via derivative exercise

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative exercise/conversion, derivative security, vested right

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The restricted stock units are vested upon grant and convert to shares"

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.

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "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.

vested right financial

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

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lafont Jean-Jacques

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30519

(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	1,673	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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Genuine Parts (GPC) director Jean-Jacques Lafont report?

Jean-Jacques Lafont reported exercising restricted stock units into common shares. He converted 1,673 restricted stock units into 1,673 shares of Genuine Parts common stock, reflecting a compensation-related equity conversion rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Genuine Parts (GPC) shares does Jean-Jacques Lafont hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Jean-Jacques Lafont holds 1,673 shares of Genuine Parts common stock directly. This amount matches the 1,673 restricted stock units that were converted, indicating his position now consists of these directly held common shares.

What was the nature of the restricted stock unit transaction for GPC on May 3, 2026?

The transaction was an exercise or conversion of restricted stock units into common stock. On May 3, 2026, 1,673 vested restricted stock units were converted into 1,673 Genuine Parts common shares at a stated conversion price of $0.00 per unit.

Does the Lafont Form 4 for Genuine Parts (GPC) involve an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market buy or sell. It reports an exercise or conversion of 1,673 restricted stock units into 1,673 common shares, a compensation-related equity event with no separate purchase or sale disclosed in this filing.

What do the footnotes say about Genuine Parts (GPC) restricted stock units held by Jean-Jacques Lafont?

The footnotes state each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one GPC share. They typically convert into common stock on the fifth anniversary of the grant, or earlier upon a change in control or qualifying director termination events.