Genuine Parts SVP sells 2,333 shares

Genuine Parts Company senior vice president Christopher T. Galla sold 2,333 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $115.00 per share.

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Genuine Parts Company senior vice president Christopher T. Galla sold 2,333 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $115.00 per share. After the sale, he directly holds 21,969 shares. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 17, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 2,333 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Galla Christopher T

Role SVP, GC, and Corp. Secretary

Sold 2,333 shs ($268K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	2,333	$115.00	$268K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,969 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 17, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,333 shares Sale price: $115.00 per share Shares owned after sale: 21,969 shares +1 more

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Shares sold 2,333 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock

Sale price $115.00 per share Price for the 2,333 sold shares

Shares owned after sale 21,969 shares Direct holdings post-transaction

Net shares sold 2,333 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market sale, Rule 10b5-1

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Common Stock financial

"Christopher T. Galla sold 2,333 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open-market sale financial

"sold 2,333 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $115.00 per share"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 17, 2025."

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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What insider transaction did GPC executive Christopher T. Galla report?

Christopher T. Galla reported selling 2,333 shares of Genuine Parts Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $115.00 per share. The transaction is disclosed on a Form 4 insider filing for Genuine Parts Company.

At what price did GPC SVP Christopher T. Galla sell his shares?

He sold 2,333 shares at $115.00 per share. This reflects an open-market sale of Genuine Parts Common Stock, as reported in the Form 4 insider trading disclosure for Genuine Parts Company.

How many GPC shares does Christopher T. Galla hold after this sale?

After the sale, Christopher T. Galla directly holds 21,969 shares of Genuine Parts Common Stock. This post-transaction ownership figure is reported in the Form 4 filing for Genuine Parts Company.

Was the GPC insider sale by Christopher T. Galla under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Christopher T. Galla on September 17, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades to reduce the impact of market timing concerns.

What role does Christopher T. Galla hold at Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

Christopher T. Galla is a senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary at Genuine Parts Company. His position is noted in the Form 4 insider trading report disclosing his recent open-market share sale.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/26/2026 - 03:14 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Galla Christopher T

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2999 WILDWOOD PKWY

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, GC, and Corp. Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/26/2026		S⁽¹⁾		2,333	D	$115	21,969	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 17, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	06/26/2026
	** 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR