GPC

• The dividend is payable on October 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026.
• The company furnished a press release dated August 11, 2026, as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• The report was filed under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to disclose the dividend declaration.

8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

• Second quarter 2026 net sales were $6.5 billion, a 6.0% increase from $6.2 billion in the prior year period.
• Adjusted net income was $296 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, up from $292 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
• The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook of $7.50 to $8.00 and updated its GAAP diluted EPS outlook to $5.90 to $6.40.
• The company remains on track to complete the planned separation of its Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses in the first quarter of 2027.

2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

• The Term Loan A Facilities bear interest at SOFR plus 0.875%-1.500% or base rate plus 0.000%-0.500%, based on credit rating, maturing October 28, 2027.
• At the 2026 Annual Meeting, shareholders elected 11 directors, approved executive compensation advisory vote, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditors.
• The Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per share, payable July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record June 5, 2026.

1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

• Net income was $189 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, compared to $194 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, in Q1 2025.
• Adjusted net income was $245 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, versus $243 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, a year earlier.
• Segment EBITDA: North America Automotive $156M (margin 6.6%), International Automotive $145M (margin 9.1%), Industrial $314M (margin 13.6%).
• Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: total sales growth 3%-5.5%, diluted EPS $6.10-$6.60, adjusted diluted EPS $7.50-$8.00.

2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

• Naveen Krishna, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer, notified Genuine Parts Company of his resignation on March 18, 2026.
• The company will not appoint a successor; his responsibilities will be reallocated to other individuals.
• Krishna will not receive severance benefits in connection with his voluntary departure.

5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements

• Q4 2025 net loss was $609 million, or $(4.39) per diluted share, compared to net income of $133 million, or $0.96 per diluted share in Q4 2024.
• Adjusted Q4 2025 net income was $216 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, versus $224 million, or $1.61 per diluted share in the prior year period.
• Full-year 2025 sales were $24.3 billion, up 3.5% from 2024; net income was $66 million, or $0.47 per diluted share.
• The company announced a 3.2% dividend increase to $1.0625 per share quarterly, and plans to separate into two public companies: Global Automotive and Global Industrial.

2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

• Will Stengel, President and CEO, was appointed Chairman of the Board, effective upon Donahue's retirement, and will assume the combined role of Chairman and CEO.
• Stengel has served as President and CEO and a Board member since June 2024, with prior roles including President and Chief Transformation Officer.
• The leadership transition was announced in a press release dated January 15, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
• The Board expressed gratitude for Donahue's over two decades of service, citing his portfolio streamlining and governance strengthening.

5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

• The dividend is payable on January 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025.
• The company filed this under Item 8.01 Other Events and furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1.
• The press release was signed by Executive Vice President and CFO Bert Nappier.

8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits