GENUINE PARTS CO
Genuine Parts Company is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company was incorporated in Georgia in 1928 and operates in North America, Europe, and Australasia. Its purpose is to be an employer of choice, supplier of choice, valued customer, responsible corporate citizen, and investment of choice for its shareholders. The company's strategy focuses on its market-leading positions in the automotive and industrial markets, extensive supply chain and distribution capabilities, and enhanced technology solutions. The company operates through two business segments: Automotive and Industrial. The Automotive segment distributes automotive parts, accessories, and solutions in North America, Europe, and Australasia, and serves both commercial and retail customers. The Industrial segment operates in North America and Australasia through its subsidiaries Motion Industries and Motion Asia Pacific, and offers replacement parts and solutions to MRO and OEM customers. Genuine Parts Company's website is www.genpt.com, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "MPANY." The company's business is highly competitive and fragmented, with competition coming from other national, regional, and local distributors, general line distributors, manufacturers, and industrial eCommerce sites. The company competes primarily on the breadth of product offerings, quality service, and competitive pricing. The company is committed to sustainable and efficient operations and business practices, reducing its environmental footprint, promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and giving back to the communities in which it operates. It also provides various human capital management programs to attract, retain, and develop employees, and offers scholarships and partnerships to support disadvantaged individuals and communities.