Director at Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) granted 1,810 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genuine Parts Company director Donna Westbrook Hyland received a grant of 1,810 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of her annual non-employee director compensation on May 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date.

The RSUs are fully vested upon grant and are scheduled to convert into shares of common stock on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. They may convert earlier if there is a change in control of Genuine Parts Company or if her board service ends due to death, disability, or retirement. Following this grant, she holds 1,810 RSUs directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hyland Donna Westbrook

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,810	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,810 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. The RSUs represent the annual RSU grant made to non-employee directors on May 1, 2026.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,810 units Grant price per unit: $0.0000 per unit RSUs after transaction: 1,810 units +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 1,810 units Annual RSU grant to non-employee director on May 1, 2026

Grant price per unit $0.0000 per unit Equity compensation grant, no cash paid per RSU

RSUs after transaction 1,810 units Total restricted stock units held directly following the grant

Underlying common shares 1,810 shares Each RSU represents one share of Genuine Parts common stock

Grant date May 1, 2026 Annual RSU grant date for non-employee directors

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, vested right, change in control, non-employee directors, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

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

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.

vested right financial

"represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date"

change in control regulatory

"convert to shares of GPC common stock on the fifth anniversary ... or earlier upon a change in control of GPC"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

non-employee directors financial

"The RSUs represent the annual RSU grant made to non-employee directors on May 1, 2026"

termination as a director regulatory

"the grantee's termination as a director of GPC by reason of death, disability or retirement"

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hyland Donna Westbrook

(Last) (First) (Middle)

191 PEACHTREE ST. STE 500

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30303

(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)
05/01/2026

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

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)	05/01/2026		A		1,810		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,810(3)	$0	1,810	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.

3. The RSUs represent the annual RSU grant made to non-employee directors on May 1, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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 did Genuine Parts (GPC) director Donna Westbrook Hyland report in this Form 4?

She reported receiving 1,810 restricted stock units as a grant for her service as a non-employee director. These RSUs are compensation, not an open-market trade, and give her the right to receive the same number of Genuine Parts common shares later.

How many restricted stock units did GPC grant to director Donna Westbrook Hyland?

Genuine Parts granted her 1,810 restricted stock units as an annual award on May 1, 2026. Each unit represents a right to one share of common stock, providing equity-based compensation aligned with shareholder interests over the long term.

When do Donna Westbrook Hyland’s GPC restricted stock units convert into common shares?

The 1,810 restricted stock units are fully vested at grant and convert into common stock on the fifth anniversary of May 1, 2026. They can convert earlier upon a change in control of Genuine Parts or certain qualifying termination events from the board.

Are Donna Westbrook Hyland’s GPC restricted stock units an open-market purchase or sale?

They are not an open-market transaction; they are a grant classified as an acquisition under code A. The RSUs are awarded as director compensation at no cash cost per unit, and later settle in Genuine Parts common stock under the plan terms.

What triggers early conversion of Donna Westbrook Hyland’s GPC restricted stock units?

Early conversion may occur if Genuine Parts undergoes a change in control or if her board service ends because of death, disability, or retirement. In those situations, the RSUs convert into the corresponding number of Genuine Parts common shares sooner than the fifth anniversary.