Genuine Parts (GPC) director reports 253-share phantom stock grant

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Genuine Parts Company director reports new phantom stock award in a Form 4 filing. On 01/05/2026, the reporting person acquired 253 shares of phantom stock, which are derivative securities tied to Genuine Parts Company common stock.

Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of GPC common stock and will be paid in cash or common stock, based on the director’s prior deferral election. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 10,030 shares of phantom stock, which includes 81 shares acquired through the most recent Dividend Reinvestment Plan purchase.

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 GA 30303

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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
Phantom Stock	(1)	01/05/2026		A		253		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	253	$123.5	10,030(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of GPC common stock. The shares of phantom stock become payable in cash or common stock, at the election of the reporting person, pursuant to the reporting person's prior deferral election.

2. Includes 81 shares of phantom stock acquired through most recent Dividend Reinvestment Plan purchase.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Genuine Parts Company (GPC) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that a director of Genuine Parts Company acquired 253 shares of phantom stock on 01/05/2026.

What is the total phantom stock beneficially owned by the GPC director after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 10,030 shares of phantom stock linked to Genuine Parts Company common stock.

How does the phantom stock for Genuine Parts Company (GPC) work for this director?

Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of GPC common stock and becomes payable in cash or common stock, at the director’s choice under a prior deferral election.

Does the Form 4 mention dividend reinvestment for the GPC phantom stock position?

Yes. The total 10,030 phantom stock shares include 81 shares acquired through the most recent Dividend Reinvestment Plan purchase.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

The reporting person is identified as a director of Genuine Parts Company.

Is this Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

The document states that the Form is filed by one reporting person, not a group.