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Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) executive reports tax-withholding of 173 shares

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Genuine Parts Company executive James F. Howe reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On this Form 4, 173 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at $103.52 per share to cover tax obligations, a non-market transaction. Following this, Howe directly holds 25,868 shares, and his ending balance was increased by 37 shares due to dividend accrual.

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Insider Howe James F.
Role President, Motion
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 173 $103.52 $18K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,868 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Tax-withheld shares 173 shares Common Stock delivered to cover tax liability
Reported share value $103.52 per share Value used for the tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction 25,868 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the Form 4 transaction
Dividend accrual shares 37 shares Increase in ending balance from dividend accrual
tax-withholding disposition financial
"173 shares of Common Stock were disposed of as a tax-withholding disposition"
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
"173 shares of Common Stock 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 has been increased by 37 shares to account for shares from dividend accrual"
Form 4 regulatory
"On this Form 4, 173 shares of Common Stock were disposed of"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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*
Howe James F.

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, Motion
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 Stock05/03/2026F173D$103.5225,868(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 37 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 GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) report for James F. Howe?

GENUINE PARTS CO reported that executive James F. Howe disposed of 173 Common Stock shares. This was a tax-withholding disposition, meaning shares were used to satisfy tax obligations rather than sold in the open market.

Was the GPC Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the GPC Form 4 reports a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. The 173 shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities, so the transaction does not reflect a discretionary decision to sell shares in the market.

How many GENUINE PARTS CO shares does James F. Howe hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, James F. Howe directly holds 25,868 GENUINE PARTS CO Common Stock shares. A footnote also notes his ending balance increased by 37 shares due to dividend accrual, reflecting additional shares credited from dividend reinvestment.

What price per share was used in the GPC tax-withholding disposition?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $103.52 per GENUINE PARTS CO Common Stock share. This price is used for reporting the value of the 173 shares delivered to satisfy tax liabilities related to equity compensation.

What does the tax-withholding code F mean on the GPC Form 4 filing?

Code F on the GPC Form 4 indicates payment of tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 173 shares were withheld or delivered to cover taxes owed on equity compensation, rather than being sold as a voluntary market transaction.