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Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) CEO has shares withheld to cover taxes

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GENUINE PARTS CO Chairman, President & CEO William P. Stengel II reported a tax-related share disposition. On May 3, 2026, 2,216 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $103.52 per share to satisfy tax obligations, rather than sold in the open market. After this transaction, he directly owns 110,977 shares of Common Stock. A footnote notes his ending balance was increased by 315 shares from dividend accrual.

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Insider STENGEL WILLIAM P II
Role Chairman, President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,216 $103.52 $229K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 110,977 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 2,216 shares Tax-withholding disposition on May 3, 2026
Withholding price per share $103.52 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction 110,977 shares Direct Common Stock ownership following transaction
Dividend accrual shares 315 shares Increase to ending balance from dividend accrual
tax-withholding disposition financial
"reported a tax-withholding disposition of 2,216 Genuine Parts (GPC) Common Stock shares"
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.
Common Stock financial
"2,216 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $103.52 per share"
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.
dividend accrual financial
"ending balance was increased by 315 shares due to dividend accrual"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
STENGEL WILLIAM P II

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman, President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/03/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/03/2026F2,216D$103.52110,977(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Reporting Person's ending balance has been increased by 315 shares to account for shares from dividend accrual.
Remarks:
/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GPC CEO William P. Stengel II report on this Form 4?

William P. Stengel II reported a tax-withholding disposition of 2,216 Genuine Parts (GPC) Common Stock shares. The shares were withheld at $103.52 each to cover tax obligations, rather than sold on the market, and reflect routine equity compensation tax handling.

How many Genuine Parts (GPC) shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 2,216 Genuine Parts (GPC) Common Stock shares were withheld for taxes. The withholding price was $103.52 per share, indicating the value used to satisfy the reporting person’s tax liability related to equity compensation, not an open-market sale transaction.

How many Genuine Parts (GPC) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, William P. Stengel II directly holds 110,977 Genuine Parts (GPC) Common Stock shares. A footnote also explains that his ending balance was increased by 315 shares attributable to dividend accrual credited to his holdings.

Was the Genuine Parts (GPC) CEO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 transaction was not an open-market sale. It was coded “F,” meaning 2,216 shares were withheld by the issuer to pay tax liabilities. This type of disposition is a routine administrative step tied to equity compensation events.

What does the dividend accrual footnote mean in the GPC CEO’s Form 4?

The footnote states the CEO’s ending balance was increased by 315 shares due to dividend accrual. This suggests additional shares were credited as dividends on existing holdings, modestly increasing his reported direct ownership without a separate purchase transaction.