Genuine Parts director exercises RSUs, shares withheld

GENUINE PARTS CO director Paul Russell Hardin reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GENUINE PARTS CO director Paul Russell Hardin reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 3, 2026, he exercised RSUs covering 1,673 shares of common stock, converting them into shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. To cover tax obligations, 455 shares of common stock were withheld in a tax-withholding disposition at $104.66 per share, leaving a net increase in his directly held common stock. Following these transactions, he directly owns 6,457 shares of GPC common stock, and the filing shows no remaining RSU derivative position.

Insider Trade Summary

1,673 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Hardin Paul Russell

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,673	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	1,673	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	455	$104.66	$48K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,673 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 6,457 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date.
2. F2. 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.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 1,673 shares Tax-withholding shares: 455 shares Tax-withholding price: $104.66 per share +3 more

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RSUs exercised 1,673 shares Restricted stock units converted to GPC common stock on May 3, 2026

Tax-withholding shares 455 shares Common stock withheld to cover tax on equity compensation at $104.66/share

Tax-withholding price $104.66 per share Reported value for 455-share tax-withholding disposition of common stock

Shares held after transactions 6,457 shares Director’s direct GPC common stock holdings following Form 4 transactions

RSU derivative transactions 1 transaction Single RSU exercise converting into common stock

Net open-market trades 0 shares No open-market buy or sell transactions reported in this Form 4

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units" and footnotes describing vested rights"

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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for the 455-share transfer"

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.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security" for RSUs"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) director Paul Russell Hardin report?

He reported exercising restricted stock units for 1,673 shares of GPC common stock and a related tax-withholding disposition of 455 shares on May 3, 2026. These actions reflect routine equity compensation mechanics rather than open-market trades.

Did the GPC director buy or sell shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU exercise converting 1,673 shares into common stock and a 455-share tax-withholding disposition, which is a non-market transfer to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting event.

How many GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) shares does Paul Russell Hardin hold after these transactions?

After the reported RSU exercise and tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 6,457 shares of GPC common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position following the equity compensation events disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What do the restricted stock units (RSUs) in the GPC Form 4 represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a vested right to receive one share of GPC common stock at a future date. According to the footnotes, the units vest on grant and convert into common shares on the fifth anniversary or earlier upon specified events.

How many RSUs did the GPC director convert to common stock in this filing?

The director converted 1,673 restricted stock units into an equal number of GPC common shares. The derivative section shows these RSUs as vested units that were exercised, with no remaining RSU derivative position reported after the conversion transaction.

What was the reported value per share for the tax-withholding disposition in the GPC Form 4?

The tax-withholding disposition of 455 shares of GPC common stock was reported at $104.66 per share. This value is used to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the RSU conversion, rather than reflecting an open-market sale decision by the director.

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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^*

Hardin Paul Russell

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2999 WILDWOOD PKWY SE

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/03/2026

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
Common Stock	05/03/2026		M		1,673	A	$0	6,912	D
Common Stock	05/03/2026		F		455	D	$104.66	6,457	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/03/2026		M			1,673	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,673	$0	1,673	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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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