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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     
Contacts:  
Jerry W. Nix, Vice Chairman and CFO – (770) 612-2048
Sidney G. Jones, Vice President-Investor Relations – (770) 818-4628

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
REPORTS SALES UP 12% AND EARNINGS UP 20%
FOR THE SECOND QUARTER

ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

Atlanta, Georgia, July 16, 2010 — Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.8 billion were up 12% compared to the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the quarter was $124.5 million, an increase of 20% from $103.6 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were 78 cents, up 20% compared to 65 cents for the second quarter last year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2010, sales totaled $5.4 billion, up 9% compared to the same period in 2009. Net income for the six months was $225.1 million, an increase of 17% from the same period in 2009. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.42, up 17% compared to $1.21 for the same period last year.

In reviewing the quarter, Mr. Gallagher commented, “We are pleased to report another quarter of solid sales and earnings growth in 2010. In looking at the results by segment, our Industrial and Electrical businesses turned in the strongest results. Sales for Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, were up 26% in the quarter and EIS, our Electrical Group, generated a 32% increase. Both Motion and EIS sell into the manufacturing sector of the economy, which is performing well at this time. Our Automotive Group produced another solid quarter. Sales for this group were up 7%, following a 6% increase in the first quarter and we are encouraged by the sequential improvement that we have seen in our Automotive results over the past several quarters. S.P. Richards, our Office Products Group, ended the quarter down 1%. This is in line with overall office products industry trends and it is reflective of the reduction in office employment over the past two years.”

Mr. Gallagher added, “Our balance sheet as of June 30, 2010 also remains in excellent condition. We ended the period with a sound cash position and we continue to generate strong cash flows as a result of our working capital, asset management and cost reduction initiatives.”

Mr. Gallagher concluded, “We are encouraged by our sales and earnings growth in the second quarter and through the first six months in 2010. As we look forward, we are optimistic that we can show continued progress over the balance of the year.”

Conference Call

Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results of the quarter and the future outlook. Interested parties may listen to the call on the Company’s website, www.genpt.com, by clicking “Investor Services”, or by dialing 877-316-2549, conference ID 84340470. A replay will also be available on the Company’s website or at 800-642-1687, conference ID 84340470, after the completion of the conference call until 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on July 31, 2010.

Forward Looking Statements

Some statements in this report, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or otherwise release to the public and in materials that we make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may relate, for example, to future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, economic performance (including growth and earnings), industry conditions and demand for our products and services. The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships, changes in general economic conditions, the growth rate of the market demand for the Company’s products and services, competitive product, service and pricing pressures, including internet related initiatives, changes in financial markets, including particularly the capital and credit markets, impairment of financial institutions, the effectiveness of the Company’s promotional, marketing and advertising programs, changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting and taxation guidance, the uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2009 and from time to time in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Form 8-K and other reports to the SEC.

About Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico through its Motion Industries subsidiary. S.P. Richards Company, the Office Products Group, distributes business products nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. The Electrical/Electronic Group, EIS, Inc., distributes electrical and electronic components throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2010   2009   2010   2009
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
  $ 2,847,186   $ 2,535,045   $ 5,449,301   $ 4,979,541
Cost of goods sold
  2,024,876   1,790,190   3,866,516   3,502,485
 
                               
Gross profit
  822,310   744,855   1,582,785   1,477,056
Operating Expenses:
                               
Selling, administrative & other expenses
  598,331   556,394   1,174,548   1,121,406
Depreciation and amortization
  23,186   22,411   45,329   44,932
 
                               
 
  621,517   578,805   1,219,877   1,166,338
Income before income taxes
  200,793   166,050   362,908   310,718
Income taxes
  76,326   62,440   137,832   117,949
 
                               
Net income
  $ 124,467   $ 103,610   $ 225,076   $ 192,769
 
                               
Basic net income per common share
  $ .79   $ .65   $ 1.42   $ 1.21
Diluted net income per common share
  $ .78   $ .65   $ 1.42   $ 1.21
Weighted average common shares outstanding
  158,260   159,513   158,514   159,479
Dilutive effect of stock options and
                               
non-vested restricted stock awards
  402   253   403   225
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding –
                               
assuming dilution
  158,662   159,766   158,917   159,704
 
                               

   

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2010   2009   2010   2009
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
Net sales:
                               
Automotive
  $ 1,459,672   $ 1,360,037   $ 2,750,073   $ 2,579,165
Industrial
  882,233   701,228   1,685,535   1,437,729
Office Products
  401,960   406,134   812,471   818,882
Electrical/Electronic Materials
  106,579   80,609   206,877   166,742
Other (1)
  (3,258 )   (12,963 )   (5,655 )   (22,977 )
 
                               
Total net sales
  $ 2,847,186   $ 2,535,045   $ 5,449,301   $ 4,979,541
 
                               
Operating profit:
                               
Automotive
  $ 126,022   $ 117,777   $ 214,927   $ 205,184
Industrial
  60,118   31,443   108,964   65,618
Office Products
  30,454   33,661   67,013   72,389
Electrical/Electronic Materials
  6,948   5,090   13,763   10,758
 
                               
Total operating profit
  223,542   187,971   404,667   353,949
Interest expense, net
  (6,693 )   (6,752 )   (13,426 )   (13,848 )
Other, net
  (16,056 )   (15,169 )   (28,333 )   (29,383 )
 
                               
Income before income taxes
  $ 200,793   $ 166,050   $ 362,908   $ 310,718
 
                               
Capital expenditures
  $ 18,062   $ 22,858   $ 27,912   $ 36,955
 
                               
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 23,186   $ 22,411   $ 45,329   $ 44,932
 
                               

  (1)   Represents the net effect of discounts, incentives and freight billed reported as a component of net sales.

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                 
    June 30,   June 30,
    2010   2009
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 411,872     $ 238,589  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    1,353,918       1,239,318  
Merchandise inventories, net
    2,164,548       2,215,709  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    280,159       222,399  
 
               
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    4,210,497       3,916,015  
Goodwill and other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
    201,326       166,683  
Deferred tax asset
    164,657       160,581  
Other assets
    173,730       124,358  
Net property, plant and equipment
    469,150       487,307  
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 5,219,360     $ 4,854,944  
 
               
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Trade accounts payable
  $ 1,286,681     $ 1,063,260  
Income taxes payable
    35,494       44,687  
Dividends payable
    64,687       63,813  
Other current liabilities
    188,511       240,807  
 
               
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    1,575,373       1,412,567  
Long-term debt
    500,000       500,000  
Retirement and other post-retirement benefit liabilities
    296,823       305,525  
Other long-term liabilities
    173,957       121,168  
Common stock
    157,613       159,531  
Retained earnings and other
    2,815,427       2,715,304  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (308,540 )     (366,973 )
 
               
TOTAL PARENT EQUITY
    2,664,500       2,507,862  
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
    8,707       7,822  
 
               
TOTAL EQUITY
    2,673,207       2,515,684  
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 5,219,360     $ 4,854,944  
 
               

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 
    Six Months Ended June 30,
    2010   2009
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 225,076     $ 192,769  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    45,329       44,932  
Share-based compensation
    3,133       4,739  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    1,085        
Other
    (401 )     1,657  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    80,400       244,734  
 
               
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    354,622       488,831  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (27,912 )     (36,955 )
Acquisitions and other
    (67,693 )     (107,405 )
 
               
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (95,605 )     (144,360 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Stock options exercised
    5,384       2,160  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    (1,085 )      
Dividends paid
    (128,627 )     (125,926 )
Changes in cash overdraft position
          (52,000 )
Purchase of stock
    (63,137 )     (136 )
 
               
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (187,465 )     (175,902 )
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    3,517       2,243  
 
               
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    75,069       170,812  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    336,803       67,777  
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 411,872     $ 238,589  
 
               

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