Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Proxy Filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eleven directors is up for shareholder vote at the annual meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation is included as a separate agenda item.

• Proposal to amend the Articles of Incorporation to implement a plurality voting standard in contested director elections and remove obsolete director classification provisions.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Shareholder proposal seeks a report on the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all nominated directors and for the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.

• Board recommends voting against the shareholder proposal on diversity, equity, and inclusion reporting.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Advisory vote on executive compensation is presented for shareholder approval.