Genuine Parts Co Director Richard Cox Jr. Acquires Phantom Stock via Deferral Plan

Executive Summary

On October 5, 2026, Genuine Parts Co ($GPC) reported that Director Richard Cox Jr. acquired 197 shares of phantom stock on October 2, 2026. The acquisition occurred at a price of $127.17 per share, representing an aggregate value of approximately $25,052.49. Following this transaction, Director Cox holds 5,825 shares of phantom stock directly.

Transaction Structure

• Security: Phantom Stock (each share is the economic equivalent of one share of GPC common stock).
• Nature of Acquisition: Transaction Code 'A' indicating an award, grant, or acquisition pursuant to the reporting person's prior deferral election for director fees/compensation.
• Settlement Terms: Payable in cash or common stock at the election of the reporting person pursuant to deferral plan rules.
• Additional Holdings Note: Post-transaction balance includes 47 shares acquired through the company's dividend reinvestment plan.

Market Impact & Significance

This transaction carries Low informational significance. It represents a routine, scheduled deferral of director compensation into phantom stock rather than an open-market discretionary purchase or sale. While it demonstrates ongoing alignment with shareholder interests, it does not signal independent market timing sentiment.