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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
July 14, 2020
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| GA | | | 001-05690 | | 58-0254510 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY, | | | | | |
| ATLANTA, | GA | | | | 30339 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | | | | (Zip Code) |
(678) 934-5000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | GPC | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On July 14, 2020, Genuine Parts Company announced that, effective today, Scott A. Sonnemaker has resigned from his position as Group President, North American Automotive.
A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | |
| 104 | | The cover page from this current report on Form 8-K, formatted in inline XBRL |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | Genuine Parts Company | | |
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| July 14, 2020 | | By: | | /s/ Carol B. Yancey |
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| | | | | Name: Carol B. Yancey |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice President and CFO |