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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     
Contacts:  
Carol B. Yancey, Executive Vice President and CFO – (770) 612-2044
Sidney G. Jones, Vice President — Investor Relations – (770) 818-4628

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
REPORTS RECORD SALES AND EARNINGS
FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

- Sales Up 10% and EPS Up 29% -

Atlanta, Georgia, July 18, 2013 — Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) reports sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.

Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that record sales totaling $3.68 billion were up 10% compared to the second quarter of 2012. Net income for the quarter was $216.4 million, an increase of 28% from $168.6 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.39, up 29% compared to $1.08 for the second quarter last year.

On April 1, 2013, the Company acquired the remaining 70% interest in GPC Asia Pacific (formerly Exego). The Company’s 30% investment, originated on January 1, 2012, was remeasured and, net of certain one-time purchase accounting costs, amounted to a positive pre-tax adjustment of approximately $36 million recorded in the second quarter. This adjustment, combined with a lower tax rate for the remeasurement, favorably impacted diluted earnings per share by $0.22.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, sales totaled $6.87 billion, up 5% compared to the same period in 2012. Net income for the six months was $360.7 million, an increase of 15% from $314.9 million recorded in the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $2.31, up 15% compared to $2.01 for the same period last year.

In review of the quarter, Mr. Gallagher commented, “We are pleased to report record levels of sales and earnings for the second quarter. The progress in our operations was driven by the improved results in our automotive business. Sales for the Automotive Group were up 22%, consisting of core North American growth of approximately 6% and the positive impact of the Australasian acquisition. We were encouraged by the sequential improvement in our core sales growth in the quarter. Likewise, GPC Asia Pacific performed as planned for the quarter and we continue to be excited about the growth opportunities we see in the Australasian aftermarket.”

Mr. Gallagher added, “Our non-automotive businesses remain our most challenging, as their end markets were relatively weak throughout the second quarter. Sales for Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, were down approximately 1%, and EIS, our Electrical/Electronic Group, showed sales down 4%. S.P. Richards, our Office Products Group, had a 3% decrease in sales. We continue to expect a stronger second half of the year for these businesses, but likely at a slower rate of growth than previously anticipated.”

Mr. Gallagher concluded, “As always, we remain committed to our core objectives of growing sales and earnings, showing continued operating margin improvement, generating solid cash flows and maintaining a strong balance sheet. Our cash flows are proving very strong again this year and the Company is in excellent financial condition. We look forward to reporting our continued progress in the quarters ahead.”

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 877-331-5106, conference ID 10933272. A replay of the call will also be available on the Company’s website or at 855-859-2056, conference ID 10933272, after the completion of the conference call until 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on August 2, 2013.

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 may include, among other things, slowing demand for the Company’s products, changes in general economic conditions, including, unemployment, inflation or deflation, high energy costs, uncertain credit markets and other macro-economic conditions, the ability to maintain favorable vendor arrangements and relationships, disruptions in our vendors’ operations, competitive product, service and pricing pressures, the Company’s ability to successfully implement its business initiatives in each of its four business segments, the Company’s ability to successfully integrate its acquired businesses, the uncertainties and costs of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2012 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, 8-K and other reports to the SEC.

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About Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. 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.

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2013   2012   2013   2012
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
  $ 3,675,997   $ 3,337,836   $ 6,874,799   $ 6,519,124
Cost of goods sold
  2,570,889   2,365,550   4,847,943   4,627,727
 
                               
Gross profit
  1,105,108   972,286   2,026,856   1,891,397
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, administrative & other expenses
  753,527   680,246   1,427,139   1,348,204
Depreciation and amortization
  36,853   24,735   62,852   47,720
 
                               
 
  790,380   704,981   1,489,991   1,395,924
Income before income taxes
  314,728   267,305   536,865   495,473
Income taxes
  98,371   98,687   176,119   180,600
 
                               
Net income
  $ 216,357   $ 168,618   $ 360,746   $ 314,873
 
                               
Basic net income per common share
  $ 1.40   $ 1.08   $ 2.33   $ 2.02
Diluted net income per common share
  $ 1.39   $ 1.08   $ 2.31   $ 2.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding
  155,050   155,753   154,971   155,781
Dilutive effect of stock options and
                               
non-vested restricted stock awards
  1,094   1,019   1,075   1,073
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding –
                               
assuming dilution
  156,144   156,772   156,046   156,854
 
                               

   

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2013   2012   2013   2012
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
Net sales:
                               
Automotive
  $ 2,011,802   $ 1,644,902   $ 3,556,339   $ 3,138,401
Industrial
  1,132,032   1,138,724   2,234,112   2,259,947
Office Products
  402,272   413,340   822,400   839,493
Electrical/Electronic Materials
  142,970   149,440   282,155   296,556
Other (1)
  (13,079 )   (8,570 )   (20,207 )   (15,273 )
 
                               
Total net sales
  $ 3,675,997   $ 3,337,836   $ 6,874,799   $ 6,519,124
 
                               
Operating profit:
                               
Automotive
  $ 186,382   $ 152,978   $ 307,425   $ 267,539
Industrial
  88,891   95,053   167,786   179,381
Office Products
  29,768   30,611   62,960   68,126
Electrical/Electronic Materials
  12,221   12,933   22,672   24,899
 
                               
Total operating profit
  317,262   291,575   560,843   539,945
Interest expense, net
  (7,852 )   (5,019 )   (11,205 )   (9,734 )
Intangible amortization
  (8,986 )   (3,641 )   (12,761 )   (5,752 )
Other, net
  14,304   (15,610 )   (12 )   (28,986 )
 
                               
Income before income taxes
  $ 314,728   $ 267,305   $ 536,865   $ 495,473
 
                               
Capital expenditures
  $ 37,883   $ 34,478   $ 50,807   $ 51,368
 
                               
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 36,853   $ 24,735   $ 62,852   $ 47,720
 
                               

  (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,
    2013   2012
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 196,770     $ 171,577  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    1,759,176       1,605,696  
Merchandise inventories, net
    2,799,150       2,511,706  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    352,645       312,510  
 
               
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    5,107,741       4,601,489  
Goodwill and other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
    1,270,447       498,288  
Deferred tax asset
    179,850       250,963  
Other assets
    459,320       590,359  
Net property, plant and equipment
    642,955       567,013  
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 7,660,313     $ 6,508,112  
 
               
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Trade accounts payable
  $ 2,064,878     $ 1,599,695  
Current portion of debt
    650,102        
Income taxes payable
    10,865       18,603  
Dividends payable
    83,407       77,081  
Other current liabilities
    513,695       483,352  
 
               
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    3,322,947       2,178,731  
Long-term debt
    250,000       500,000  
Retirement and other post-retirement benefit liabilities
    494,572       485,317  
Other long-term liabilities
    506,655       451,470  
Common stock
    154,859       155,101  
Retained earnings and other
    3,521,735       3,185,924  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (600,223 )     (458,444 )
 
               
TOTAL PARENT EQUITY
    3,076,371       2,882,581  
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
    9,768       10,013  
 
               
TOTAL EQUITY
    3,086,139       2,892,594  
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 7,660,313     $ 6,508,112  
 
               

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 
    Six Months Ended June
    30,
    2013   2012
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 360,746     $ 314,873  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    62,852       47,720  
Share-based compensation
    5,455       5,099  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    (9,410 )     (7,174 )
Other
    (51,051 )     (703 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    98,486       61,498  
 
               
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    467,078       421,313  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (50,807 )     (51,368 )
Acquisitions and other investing activities
    (596,105 )     (525,901 )
 
               
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (646,912 )     (577,269 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from debt
    1,269,550       550,000  
Payments on debt
    (1,098,998 )     (550,000 )
Share-based awards exercised, net of taxes paid
    (10,948 )     (2,903 )
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    9,410       7,174  
Dividends paid
    (159,908 )     (147,187 )
Purchase of stock
    (26,318 )     (55,015 )
 
               
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (17,212 )     (197,931 )
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    (9,279 )     410  
 
               
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (206,325 )     (353,477 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    403,095       525,054  
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 196,770     $ 171,577  
 
               

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