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[Form 4] GENUINE PARTS CO Insider Trading Activity

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GENUINE PARTS CO Chairman, President & CEO William P. Stengel II reported routine equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions in company stock. On May 1, 2026, he received 4,036 time-based RSUs that vest in three equal annual installments and 25,717 shares issued upon settlement of performance-based RSUs granted on May 1, 2023.

To cover tax obligations, a total of 6,295 shares of common stock were disposed of at $104.99 per share through tax-withholding, not open-market sales. After these compensation-related entries and adjustments for dividend accruals noted in the footnotes, he continues to hold a direct stake of over 100,000 shares of GPC common stock.

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Insider STENGEL WILLIAM P II
Role Chairman, President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 25,717 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 3,545 $104.99 $372K
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,036 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,798 $104.99 $189K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 952 $104.99 $100K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 114,686 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects a grant of time-based RSUs that vests in equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date. The Reporting Person's ending balance has been increased by 265 shares to account for shares from dividend accrual. Reflects shares issued in settlement of PRSUs earned and vested under PRSU award granted on May 1, 2023. The Reporting Person's ending balance has been increased by 186 shares to account for shares from dividend accrual.
Tax-withheld shares 6,295 shares Total F-code tax-withholding dispositions on May 1, 2026
Tax-withholding price $104.99/share Price used for all F-code dispositions
Time-based RSU grant 4,036 shares RSUs vesting in three equal annual installments
Performance RSU settlement 25,717 shares Shares issued from PRSUs granted on May 1, 2023
Direct holdings after RSU grant 115,442 shares Total shares following one reported acquisition entry
Tax-withholding transactions 3 transactions F-code entries to satisfy tax liabilities
Award acquisitions 2 transactions A-code grant and PRSU share issuance
time-based RSUs financial
"Reflects a grant of time-based RSUs that vests in equal annual installments"
PRSUs financial
"Reflects shares issued in settlement of PRSUs earned and vested"
A PRSU is a type of employee equity award that turns into actual company shares only if preset performance goals are met over a specified time. Think of it like a prize that only pays out when a team hits agreed targets; investors watch PRSUs because they tie management pay to results, can increase the number of shares outstanding when paid, and therefore affect shareholder value and incentives.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: 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.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition"
dividend accrual financial
"ending balance has been increased by shares to account for shares from 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)
05/01/2026
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 Stock05/01/2026A25,717(1)A$0114,686D
Common Stock05/01/2026F3,545D$104.99111,406(2)D
Common Stock05/01/2026A4,036(3)A$0115,442D
Common Stock05/01/2026F1,798D$104.99113,644D
Common Stock05/01/2026F952D$104.99112,878(4)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. Reflects a grant of time-based RSUs that vests in equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.
2. The Reporting Person's ending balance has been increased by 265 shares to account for shares from dividend accrual.
3. Reflects shares issued in settlement of PRSUs earned and vested under PRSU award granted on May 1, 2023.
4. The Reporting Person's ending balance has been increased by 186 shares to account for shares from dividend accrual.
Remarks:
/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) report for William P. Stengel II?

William P. Stengel II reported equity compensation and tax-withholding transactions. He received 4,036 time-based RSUs and 25,717 shares from vested performance RSUs, while 6,295 shares were withheld at $104.99 per share to cover tax obligations, not sold on the open market.

Were the GPC insider share dispositions by William P. Stengel II open-market sales?

No, the dispositions were tax-withholding events. A total of 6,295 GPC shares were delivered at $104.99 per share to satisfy tax liabilities, classified under transaction code F, rather than discretionary open-market sales or purchases of the company’s stock.

What new stock awards did the GPC CEO receive in this Form 4 filing?

The CEO received 4,036 time-based RSUs that vest in three equal annual installments and 25,717 shares issued upon settlement of performance-based RSUs originally granted on May 1, 2023. These awards represent routine equity compensation rather than market purchases.

How many GPC shares were involved in tax-withholding for William P. Stengel II?

Three tax-withholding transactions totaled 6,295 shares of GPC common stock. These shares were disposed of at $104.99 per share to pay tax obligations connected to vesting and settlement of stock awards, not as voluntary sales into the market.

Does the GPC Form 4 show remaining derivative positions for the CEO?

No derivative positions are listed in this filing. The derivativeSummary is empty, indicating no remaining options or similar derivatives are reported here, and the activity relates only to common stock grants, performance-based settlements, and tax-withholding dispositions.