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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
REPORTS SALES AND EARNINGS

FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

- Sales Up 13% and EPS Up 10% -

Atlanta, Georgia, April 22, 2014 — Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) reports sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, were $3.6 billion, up 13% compared to $3.2 billion in the first quarter of 2013. Net income for the quarter was $157.5 million, up 9% from $144.4 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.02, up 10% compared to 93 cents for the first quarter last year.

Mr. Gallagher stated, “We are encouraged by our results in the first quarter and pleased to report a solid start to 2014.  Our total sales increase included a 10% contribution from acquisitions and 4% underlying sales growth offset by a 1% headwind from currency.  Automotive sales remained the strongest among our segments, up 23% and driven by a 17% contribution from the GPC Asia Pacific acquisition and underlying growth of approximately 7%.  These strong results were offset by a negative translation effect of 1.6%.  Sales at Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, were up 4% and include 3% from acquisitions less a 1% translation effect.  Sales at EIS, our Electrical/Electronic Group, increased by 30% due primarily to acquisitions.  Sales for S. P. Richards, our Office Products Group, were down slightly in the quarter, although a small acquisition in the quarter positively impacted the results.”

Mr. Gallagher concluded, “During the first quarter, we achieved our core objectives of growing sales and earnings, producing operating margin improvement, generating solid cash flows and maintaining a strong balance sheet. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to demonstrate continued progress in driving improved results and remain optimistic about our prospects for growth in each of our four businesses.”
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Conference Call

Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. EDT 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 19450861. A replay will also be available on the Company’s website or at 855-859-2056, conference ID 19450861, two hours after the completion of the call until 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 7, 2014.

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 2013 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.

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 March 31,
    2014   2013
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
  $ 3,624,897   $ 3,198,802
Cost of goods sold
  2,540,267   2,277,054
 
               
Gross profit
  1,084,630   921,748
Operating expenses:
               
Selling, administrative & other expenses
  803,802   673,612
Depreciation and amortization
  36,856   25,999
 
               
 
  840,658   699,611
Income before income taxes
  243,972   222,137
Income taxes
  86,488   77,748
 
               
Net income
  $ 157,484   $ 144,389
 
               
Basic net income per common share
  $ 1.02   $ .93
Diluted net income per common share
  $ 1.02   $ .93
Weighted average common shares outstanding
  153,729   154,891
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock awards
  1,067   1,040
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution
  154,796   155,931
 
               

   

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2014   2013
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
Net sales:
               
Automotive
  $ 1,898,515   $ 1,544,537
Industrial
  1,143,274   1,102,080
Office Products
  418,098   420,128
Electrical/Electronic Materials
  180,331   139,185
Other (1)
  (15,321 )   (7,128 )
 
               
Total net sales
  $ 3,624,897   $ 3,198,802
 
               
Operating profit:
               
Automotive
  $ 150,110   $ 121,043
Industrial
  83,050   78,895
Office Products
  33,946   33,192
Electrical/Electronic Materials
  15,529   10,451
 
               
Total operating profit
  282,635   243,581
Interest expense, net
  (6,206 )   (3,353 )
Intangible amortization
  (8,876 )   (3,775 )
Other, net
  (23,581 )   (14,316 )
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 243,972   $ 222,137
 
               
Capital expenditures
  $ 18,387   $ 12,924
 
               
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 36,856   $ 25,999
 
               

(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

                 
    March 31,   March 31,
    2014   2013
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 103,472   $ 841,894
Trade accounts receivable, net
  1,828,309   1,624,954
Merchandise inventories, net
  2,974,306   2,560,077
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  440,344   324,679
 
               
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
  5,346,431   5,351,604
Goodwill and other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
  1,409,812   492,756
Deferred tax assets
  92,539   273,488
Other assets
  468,903   639,335
Net property, plant and equipment
  664,689   581,279
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 7,982,374   $ 7,338,462
 
               
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Trade accounts payable
  $ 2,335,327   $ 1,800,726
Current portion of debt
  399,756   664,742
Income taxes payable
  76,682   68,375
Dividends payable
  88,421   83,267
Other current liabilities
  522,552   406,204
 
               
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
  3,422,738   3,023,314
Long-term debt
  500,000   250,000
Retirement and other post-retirement benefit liabilities
  137,638   505,543
Deferred tax liabilities
  87,726  
Other long-term liabilities
  423,063   485,162
 
               
Common stock
  153,604   154,966
Retained earnings and other
  3,641,920   3,407,317
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  (393,762 )   (497,934 )
 
               
TOTAL PARENT EQUITY
  3,401,762   3,064,349
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
  9,447   10,094
 
               
TOTAL EQUITY
  3,411,209   3,074,443
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 7,982,374   $ 7,338,462
 
               

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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 
    Three Months
    Ended March 31,
    2014   2013
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 157,484   $ 144,389
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
  36,856   25,999
Share-based compensation
  3,073   2,477
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
  (4,106 )   (3,840 )
Other
  13   (67 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
  (133,541 )   (52,580 )
 
               
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  59,779   116,378
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
  (18,387 )   (12,924 )
Acquisitions and other investing activities
  (156,853 )   (6,745 )
 
               
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  (175,240 )   (19,669 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from debt
  740,012   439,742
Payments on debt
  (610,604 )   (25,000 )
Share-based awards exercised, net of taxes paid
  (4,736 )   (4,425 )
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
  4,106   3,840
Dividends paid
  (82,750 )   (76,641 )
Purchase of stock
  (22,709 )   (110 )
 
               
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  23,319   337,406
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
  (1,279 )   4,684
 
               
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  (93,421 )   438,799
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  196,893   403,095
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 103,472   $ 841,894
 
               

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