[Form 4] Genuine Parts Company Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) – Form 4 insider activity

On 08/01/2025, Alain Masse, President of North America Automotive, acquired 2,767 shares of GPC common stock via a time-based restricted stock unit (RSU) grant. The award was recorded at a price of $0, indicating it was part of equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase. Following the grant, Masse’s direct ownership increased to 9,094 shares.

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, aligning the executive’s incentives with long-term shareholder value. No derivative securities or dispositions were reported.

Because this transaction represents an increase in insider ownership without cash outlay, it usually signals continued alignment between management and investors, but the size (2,767 shares) is modest relative to GPC’s float and therefore unlikely to be materially market-moving on its own.

Positive

• Increase in insider ownership: 2,767 RSUs granted to President N.A. Automotive, boosting direct holdings to 9,094 shares.
• Long-term alignment: Three-year vesting schedule incentivizes executive performance over multiple fiscal periods.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

TL;DR: Executive received 2,767 RSUs; ownership now 9,094 shares—positive alignment but limited market impact.

The filing shows a standard, time-based RSU grant to a senior operating executive. Such awards are common within GPC’s long-term incentive plan and create retention hooks through the three-year vesting schedule. While the additional shares demonstrate commitment to the company, the absolute stake remains small compared with GPC’s ~140 million shares outstanding. Therefore, I classify the disclosure as neutral-to-slightly positive: it improves alignment yet does not alter insider sentiment meaningfully, nor does it affect capitalization or earnings.

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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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^*

Masse Alain

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2999 WILDWOOD PKWY

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30339

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, N.A. Automotive

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2025

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
Common Stock	08/01/2025		A		2,767(1)	A	$0	9,094	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

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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Galla, Attorney in Fact	08/04/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the GPC Form 4 filed on 08/04/2025 disclose?

It reported Alain Masse acquired 2,767 RSUs on 08/01/2025, raising his direct stake to 9,094 shares.

Was cash paid for the RSUs by the executive?

No. The RSUs were granted at $0, indicating an equity compensation award.

When do the newly granted RSUs vest?

They vest in three equal annual tranches on each anniversary of the 08/01/2025 grant date.

Did the filing include any stock sales or option exercises?

No. The Form 4 shows only an acquisition; there were no dispositions or derivative transactions.

How many GPC shares does Alain Masse now own?

After the transaction, he beneficially owns 9,094 common shares directly.